post surgery

[suedonny]

Im post surgery they cut down my pain meds fast now am experiencing palpitations is that normal with hydrocodone usage.I had two hip replacements.Thanks
I had also taken these for a year prior because of pain, someone with knowledge help please.Im taking 5/325 twice a day before it was 10/325 six times a day..please please help Im 65 yr old female.

[oneeagle]

Panic/anxiety issues, along with palpitations are classic w/d symptoms. Tell your Doc ans ask for help with them.

[lucyred68]

you need to talk to your dr.  it sounds to me like they need to wean you off more slowly. at your age, not being mean, that quick of a taper is too fast.  i have worked with elderly women for years, and there are just troo many things that can go wrong with sensitive body systems.  the heart included.  a more gradual taper should be ok.

[Jacqui805]

Did they wean you at all first, out of curiousity?

[GoingToMakeIt]

Please see your Dr about this.