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Originally Posted by Eric Coffey
OTC Painkillers is an oxy-moron. 
Oxycodone (Percocet) or Hydrocodone (Vicodin) seem to be the two analgesics of choice these days. Either should be fine in moderation/when warranted (some do better with one over the other). If you are "doctor shopping" or scoring it on the street, then you may have a problem.
If you are worried about your acetaminophen intake, you can request a different ratio mix. In other words, a common Percocet/Vicodin script is for 5/325's. Meaning 5mg of oxy/hydro-codone, and 325 mg's of acetaminophen. However, there are 10/325's, 7.5/600's, and a bunch of other "flavors" available (including those with an ibuprofen mix instead of acetaminophen). Talk with your doc.  |
You need to work on your drug knowledge... Hydrocodone is most commonly Lortab, then Norco, then Vicodin. The difference is in what strength the mixtures is and what else is added. The Oxy and Percocet(Endocet) is a narcotic and stronger than the Lortab/Norco/Vico. There are TONS of painkillers available. Its about finding what works best for you for the cause of pain. It is really something you need to talk to your doctor about.