How likely is it that I become addicted to Vicodin?!


Question: How likely is it that I become addicted to Vicodin?
I recently had a bad fall while horseback riding. I panicked and the horse went into a canter, I wasn't ready so I slid off and landed on my hip (on a concrete slab). Thankfully nothing is broken but I have a bone contusion and a cervical strain. I was given prescriptions for vicodin and a muscle relaxer at the hospital. My worry is that if I take the vicodin as often as I should that I may become addicted. Maybe I watch a little too much House MD. but it is still a worry.

Answers:

take the muscle relaxants as needed and the vicodan AS NEEDED in between the relaxants. it is unlikely that you will become addicted to the vicodan for such an injury. too much House, but it does happen to the best of us. not to worry tho.



I had a tooth removed with extreme pain and I never became addicted on the vicodin. Its takes the pain away, nothing more or less. Thats just how my body reacted, everyone is different.



Pain medication is good, just don't abuse it. Your doctor probably prescribed you a lower dose than what House uses though.



Just do what doctors do




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