Have taken Vicodin for 7 years now. Have a badly damaged knee and constant pain. This works, but am now moving up to MS Contin. For those in pain don't worry about dependence you need it. I work 12 hour shifts at a Hospital and this is the only way I CAN work. It knocks the pain back where I can concentrate on what I'm doing and not be in agony or short tempered. Use it without fear for pain, your not an addict unless you abuse meds. Published: October 05, 2007 ::

Vicodin really takes the edge off without knocking me out. Published: September 18, 2007 ::

I have cronic back pain and 1 to 2 Vicodin a day takes the pain away. I take 1 about 4 in the morning and it works most all day. about half the time I take another about 5 in the afternoon. Published: September 24, 2007 ::

I have taken hydrocodone off and on for years. I have had several surgeries for different things, including tooth surgery. I have been given various pain medications and the only one that I know will work for sure, is hydrocodone. Published: October 05, 2007 ::

Ocassiomal use alongside daily use of Neurontin for Neurophathy. Published: September 23, 2007 ::

Do not take this medication. I have developed a severe habit from it and cannot function without it. Please, listen to someone who knows the hell it can do to you. It changes you. I was a mild mannered person and have become a monster. Do not take it. It's not worth loosing everything for. Published: March 27, 2008 ::

i have a slipped lower discc and an upper bulged disc due to a car acciedent,i helped me at first but then i had to increase my dose due to my body gettin use to it.i also suffer from anxiety disorder.this medicine gives u a sense of well being which is why its so addictive. especially to people who suffer from depression. I would not recomend takin this if u have depression or anxiety cause its very likely u will become addicted.i have never used drugs and yet i became addicted. it does not take away the pain it just makes u not care for the pain,it is not a cure. I know there are many people here who really dont have a choice due to there extreme pain and may god bless u and make u better. BUT TO THE REST OF YOU- it is not worth takin this for temporary pain , its so addictive and will make even the strongest of u addicted. its not because your weak its because its a drug and thats what drugs do. i wish to god i have never ever taken this medicine. MY LIFE HAS BEEN A LIVING HELL TRYIN TO GET OFF THESE. IF I COULD JUST HELP ONE OF U OUT THERE THEN I WOULD BE VERY HAPPY AT THAT. GOD BLESS U ALL Published: January 17, 2009 ::

how long does vicodin stay in you system? Published: January 27, 2009 ::

IT HELPS WITH MY DEPRSSION Published: December 19, 2007 ::

Vicodin is a great product for nerve pain. I have taken Vicodin ES for my back/leg pain for several years. I have not found it to be addictive when used as directed (2-4 times per day). I have taken it several times in the past and did not experience any problem discontinuing the drug when I no longer needed it. Vicodin does not eliminate the pain, but does make it tolerable enough that I can get out of bed and take care of daily necessities. I tried a stronger medication a few months ago to better control the pain, but did not like the diminished cognitive ability I experienced. I went back to Vicodin because it lasts longer than the stronger medication and I can still think clearly. I can still drive a car safely on Vicodin, whereas a stronger medication slowed my reaction time. I do experience some short term memory loss from the Vicodin, but it is not severe enough to discontinue the medication. The worst side effect is constipation, but that is handled by increased fluids, a healthy, high fiber diet and daily use of a stool softener. Published: November 05, 2007 ::