Can I take 2 vicodin for my first dose?!
Question:
Can I take 2 vicodin for my first dose?
so I just got home from the ER and they gave me 2 vicodin for tonight and a perscription to fill tomorrow. I have a major case of dry socket and I know that pain therapy is best when the pain meds are taken before pain becomes server, otherwise it won't work as well. Well right now I'm in severe pain and I'm wondering if I could take both vicodin right now for my first dose to get the pain down and then continue on the normal dosage. They are 5mg hydrocodone (or whatever that is) and 500mg acetimenophine (spelling). My biggest concern is if 1000mg of acetimenophine is too much at once. I know that 10mg of hydrocodone won't hurt me (I've had the 10mg ones before)
Answers:
Hi:
That is not something that I would agree with you doing. The doc wrote 2 for the night, then you need to follow his instructions. Vicodin is a very potent pain killer and it is not meant to be taken any other way than as prescribed.
Be safe and be well