Been lurking around this forum and finally decided to post. Short history, ex-IV drug user (15 years ago), still smoke pot and for the past 2-1/2 years been taking vicodin (never more than 2 7.5/7.5 at once around 6pm. For past few months taking every day with maybe a day or two break every week or so. Started taking them due to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), sinus troubles, allergies. Just feel crummy alot of days and these just pick me right up. I'm an idiot for taking them due to having survived Hep C and successful treatment for same.
Writing today due to red spots on nose and some spots on face. I know that an alcoholic will get a red nose from drinking, but I am trying to find out if anyone else has experienced this from taking vicodin. They aren't pinpoint red spots like I've been reading about under liver congestion/toxicity websites, but are sometimes pimple like in appearance and others are just flat red spots.
I read people who take more than I do on a daily basis but have never seen this topic before. Also, people who do take up to 8 5.5 or more a day through a prescription, does your doctor worry about the amount of acetominophen intake?
I know I shouldn't be taking these at all, but on the days the conditions I have really peak, it's hard to get through the day knowing there is something out there that will make me feel better.
Thanks for all of your help.
Laurie