Lorcet Question - Pain Management Message Board

debincalif · 03-07-2007, 12:46 AM

I'll be having major foot/ankle surgery next week and my doctor has prescribed Lorcet for me to take. In the past both Vicodin and Codeine have made me very nauseous, so he also prescribed Phenergan to help with the nausea.

What can I expect with the Lorcet and Phenergan? I don't have a lot of experience with pain meds. Will the Lorcet pretty much knock me out? Is it a good pain medication?

Also, I read on one of the stickies on this board that you shouldn't take vitamins with drugs such as Vicodin. Why? Should I be concerned with taking vitamins along with the Lorcet?

Thanks for any help and information you can offer.

~Debbie~

copnpain · 03-07-2007, 01:36 AM

Lorcet and Vicodin are the same thing. They are both hydrocodone. It is a schedule 3 narcotic. It is weaker than percocet so you shouldnt get to drowsy taking it. however the phenergan will make you sleepy. Also the lorcet has tylenol in it just in case you didnt know.

LottyLiz · 03-07-2007, 06:34 AM

I take loricet for b/t pain. I can make you nauseaus(sp?) but the phenegren will help with that a lot. It will definately make you sleepy and will also increase the effectiveness of the medication. It is a really good medication.

I hope you're surgery goes well and the meds take care of your pain.

Good luck!

jpd39 · 03-07-2007, 08:49 AM

You might consider the Oxycodone based medications instead like Percocet or some of the others. The Roxicodone does not have Tylenol in it.

Good luck with your surgery.

morgyporgy · 03-07-2007, 10:19 AM

lorcet, lortab, vicodin, norco, are all hydrocodone/apap. i have been on hydrocodone for almost 2 years and it has really done well with my pain. i never had issues with sleepiness or stomach upset. the phenergan will help your belly tho. i did have issues with the euphoric feeling it can give you but that passed. gl with your surgery and god bless, katy