Can I take a Vicodin after a Percocet?!
Question: Can I take a Vicodin after a Percocet!?
its been 3 hours, I took a half of a 5 percocet, (which one tablet goes for 6 hours, so I figure that mabe the half goes three and I should be okay!.) I ran out and am in alot of pain!. the vicodin is 5 as well!. I am also taking penicillin as this is for a tooth infection!. any Ideas!? has anyone else (not mixed0 but taken one after the medication is not in effect!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
The short answer is, YES!. You can take Vicodin after approx!. 4 hrs of taking the Percocet!. You do not want to mix these medications, ie!. take them together, because that would give you too much acetaminophen!. Taking them together can also increase the risk of CNS (Central Nervous System) depression!. This depresses your breathing as well!. You will just fine to take the Vicodin if you are having allergic reactions to the oxycodone in the Percocet!. Vicodin contains hydrocodone instead of oxycodone!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have no experience in taking any of the drugs that you taking except for the penecillin for tooth abcess in the past !. As far it goes for mixing the other 2 drugs I believe that you are best to be consulting your pharmacist and find out the side effects of the combination !. Everyone is different and have different degree of tolerence and immunity to narcotics !. If you want to take the vicodin only is up to your pharmacist and as long there isn't side effect !.Always remember that when you are taking medication there is always some side effect to your body , to either kidneys or liver or other parts !. Drugs are only meant to be used for extreme pain and relief for a short period of time and not to become dependent on them !. I wish you well and good luck !.Www@Answer-Health@Com