Norco dose frequency
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 14:26 last edited by
The reason I ask is that the amount of acetaminophen in Norco (325 mg) is OK for mild pain, but probably inadequate for more serious pain.
I've become a great believer in the efficacy of oral acetaminophen. The only problem is that you're limited to 4 grams per day, because any more is toxic to the liver.
What I'd do is supplement the tylenol with 500 mg every six hours. Hopefully that'll get you over the hump.
Did you have surgery?
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 14:26 last edited by
As I see it, if the pain is going full blast it means I already processed the previous pill.
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The reason I ask is that the amount of acetaminophen in Norco (325 mg) is OK for mild pain, but probably inadequate for more serious pain.
I've become a great believer in the efficacy of oral acetaminophen. The only problem is that you're limited to 4 grams per day, because any more is toxic to the liver.
What I'd do is supplement the tylenol with 500 mg every six hours. Hopefully that'll get you over the hump.
Did you have surgery?
wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 14:27 last edited by@George-K said in Norco dose frequency:
The reason I ask is that the amount of acetaminophen in Norco (325 mg) is OK for mild pain, but probably inadequate for more serious pain.
I've become a great believer in the efficacy of oral acetaminophen. The only problem is that you're limited to 4 grams per day, because any more is toxic to the liver.
What I'd do is supplement the tylenol with 500 mg every six hours. Hopefully that'll get you over the hump.
Did you have surgery?
Yes successful surgery yesterday.
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 14:27 last edited by
Also, if you're taking a higher dose of Acetaminophen, go easy on alcohol.
Liver, you know.
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@George-K said in Norco dose frequency:
The reason I ask is that the amount of acetaminophen in Norco (325 mg) is OK for mild pain, but probably inadequate for more serious pain.
I've become a great believer in the efficacy of oral acetaminophen. The only problem is that you're limited to 4 grams per day, because any more is toxic to the liver.
What I'd do is supplement the tylenol with 500 mg every six hours. Hopefully that'll get you over the hump.
Did you have surgery?
Yes successful surgery yesterday.
wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 14:29 last edited by@Horace said in Norco dose frequency:
Yes successful surgery yesterday.
Ah, good!
As you know, today's your worst day. Do the tylenol thing. It's remarkable, and above all, DON'T get behind the pain. Take the tylenol religiously every 6 hours for the next 2-3 days. With the 325 in the Norco and the supplemental 500, you're at 825 every 6 hours.
It'll take about an hour to kick in.
That should help.
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@Horace said in Norco dose frequency:
Yes successful surgery yesterday.
Ah, good!
As you know, today's your worst day. Do the tylenol thing. It's remarkable, and above all, DON'T get behind the pain. Take the tylenol religiously every 6 hours for the next 2-3 days. With the 325 in the Norco and the supplemental 500, you're at 825 every 6 hours.
It'll take about an hour to kick in.
That should help.
wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 14:39 last edited by@George-K said in Norco dose frequency:
@Horace said in Norco dose frequency:
Yes successful surgery yesterday.
Ah, good!
As you know, today's your worst day. Do the tylenol thing. It's remarkable, and above all, DON'T get behind the pain. Take the tylenol religiously every 6 hours for the next 2-3 days. With the 325 in the Norco and the supplemental 500, you're at 825 every 6 hours.
It'll take about an hour to kick in.
That should help.
Right, thanks George. No drinking for me.
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 14:49 last edited by
How many pills did he prescribe?
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 14:55 last edited by
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 14:55 last edited by
I also got tramadol for use after the norco is gone
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 14:58 last edited by
When the wife had kidney surgery, the Norco 10/325 rule was not to exceed six/day. At one point, she also received morphine, IV push in the ED, on a subsequent really bad day. Opioid on top of opioid.
I think I'd follow doc's advice and supplement with acetaminophen, being careful not to exceed max dosage. Liver toxicity ain't fun, either.
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 15:01 last edited by
Dumb question of the day...
Can you stack Ibuprofen and Norco? Aren't they different pathways?
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Dumb question of the day...
Can you stack Ibuprofen and Norco? Aren't they different pathways?
wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 15:14 last edited by@Jolly said in Norco dose frequency:
Dumb question of the day...
Can you stack Ibuprofen and Norco? Aren't they different pathways?
I hope so, because I just took some ibuprofen.
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 16:23 last edited by
There has been considerable noise lately that ibuprofen and acetaminophen together is better than opiates. That may just be a reaction to all the hubub about opiates.
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 16:30 last edited by
By state law, I was prescribed narcan to go along with my opioid pills.
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 16:43 last edited by
Day 1 is always ugly. I hope things back off by Day 3.
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 16:44 last edited by
Really? For Norco?
Wow.
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 16:53 last edited by
Yeah, stack the ibuprofen alternating with the acetaminophen. Basically, take one dose every three hours.
Noon - Norco plus extra acetaminophen.
3 PM - ibuprofen (400-600) or naproxen - 400
6 PM - Norco plus extra acetaminophenEtc.
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 16:55 last edited by
Sounds like a plan. Thanks George.
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 16:58 last edited by
If you take the Norco every 6 hours, you'll have a week's worth - 4 pills a day. But don't prn it. Take it round the clock. Don't let the pain get ahead of you so you're playing catch-up.
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wrote on 19 Feb 2022, 20:21 last edited by
@Horace said in Norco dose frequency:
Sounds like a plan. Thanks George.
Don't worry, the bill is in the mail.
