what kind of prescription pain killer might replace norco 10 - Pain Management Message Board

jaycee13 · 01-24-2008, 07:43 PM

I have been on norco 10 for almost a year now and needless to say I've built up a tolerance. I want to switch to something else that works, but I can't afford to be knocked out by it. Any suggestions?

painaway · 01-24-2008, 09:24 PM

Jaycee...Welcome!! Well, I'm thinking Percocet 5mg would be about the next step up. Maybe I'm wrong, but I take Lortab 10, and when I had surgery a while back, the Percocet 5 did well for me. Good luck, and I'll be praying for you!

jaycee13 · 01-24-2008, 09:45 PM

Thanks alot! My doctor had one of the nurses suggest something at the end of my visit that is time released and only taken twice a day, but unfortunately I can't remember what it is now to research it. Any ideas?

ms_west · 01-24-2008, 10:25 PM

Thse are the timed release meds that I can think of. Of course I am sure they are not all the meds - I don't know all of them.

oxycontin ?
ms contn ?
ultram ER?
Fentanyl?
Duragaisic ?

I currently am on oxycontin and it took a couple of weeks before the tiredness went away. Good luck.

Fabrashamx · 01-24-2008, 10:50 PM

Jaycee, it helps us give you better advice if we know a little bit about why you are in pain management, there are some medications that are just for nerve pain, that arent even a narcotic, that can be very effective, for example. But we arent sure what your situation is, a little more info goes a long way.
Welcome to our group, I hope you find it as helpful and supportive as I have.

Your Friend, Fabby