I've started seeing the docs at the VA and they have prescribed me hydrocodone 5/500. I started taking these a couple days ago. Doc instructions 1 -2 every 4-6 hours as needed for pain not to exceed 4000gm in 24 hour period.

Problem is I took one pill on Tuesday evening for pain and after 2 hours had no relief. I then took a second pill and pain went away and I was able to sleep. Woke Weds and felt in a fog till just after noon.

I then got home from work and took 2 pills at 7pm. Woke the following morning and was dizzy and light headed. Did not go to work (afraid to drive). I did not come out of it till 2 or 3 pm. That was 18 hours off two pills.

I've decided that I can not function on these. They took away the pain but left me unable to function. Called the doc and he said to give it some time to get used to the effects. I have missed so much work this year due to doctor visits and rough days with SCA that I can't afford to take more time off due to the effect of the meds. Mostly venting but also wondering how others might deal with this.

Dewey