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What is the Difference between Percocet and Vicodin?

Just wondering? Percocets seem stronger and Vicodin has never done too much for me?
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1047946 tn?1332608029
You posted on an old thread that's from 2008. You should start your own thread so you have one that is dedicated to you. These older threads tend to get overlooked.

An opiate is an opiate so switching from vicodin to percocet will not help. Sure, it will get you off the vicodin but you will then be hooked on percocet. Our brain can't tell the difference between the two. All it cares about is that you're filling the receptors. Percocet is a stronger opiate so the withdrawals will just be worse.
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so to get off the percocet u took a different pain killer?? how long did it take and what were the withdrawls like?? iam trying to get off vicodins and a friend said to take percocet and that should get me off vicodin?? iam confused!!
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Thanks for your last post it really made me think about my reactions and what I am here for and thats to get Clean and walk towards sobriety Hope you are having a good day:)
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amen to that, well said.
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536882 tn?1225512859
Something that I learned about myself, and I can't say it applies to all, but when I take offense to what someone else is saying, It usually means I need to look closer at what they are saying.  It is not WHAT THEY said that gets to me.....It is MY REACTION to what they have said.  Seems to be a bit of bickering going on here and we are all just here to help eachother.  If something offends you, take a closer look.  If it doesn't apply to you, leave it here and move on.  But whatever you do, keep walking towards sobriety!!
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So much for me trying to be "helpful".  That doesn't go very far though when the recipient has his eyes and ears closed.

Best of luck- and try and be positive. This is the wrong forum to have such a bad attitude. Doesn't help you make friends or gain helpful insight.
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Thanks for that Information and It makes sense to me now, Percs are stronger  and they are my devil. Best of luck to you also:) I hope I can sleep tonight I am having alot of anxiety. I am not going C/T just tapering but I still feel so Unmotivated. I just wish I had never done this to my body. But again thanks for your postive response It really helps to have people to talk to. Have a good night. :)
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If it was an Anology  I don't feel you would of said The Semi sarcastic remark made was 8ender was done "rightfully so" because as you said in your post This is a Forum for addicts to get support and get Clean and If I was trying to Score some pills and find a way to get really high or learn how to snort pills or whatever .That I was not in the proper forum and then you gave me the Phrase "Just a heads up" That this Forum is getting Clean and Off  Drugs. So No to me it wasn't an Anology. It really doesn't matter though I Know what I am here for and Trust its not to score. I wish That was the problem. If That was the Problem I had I wouldn't be here trying to get Help and Educate myself so That I can get Clean, And Hopefully that will happen. Lets just leave it at that. Goodluck to you  and Have a goodnight.
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536882 tn?1225512859
Percocet is a stronger drug and actually classified as a "C-II" under the DEA.  Lortab or Hydrocodone is a "C-III".  So, chemically it is stronger.  My first bout with narcotics I was addicted to percocet. (after the lortab wouldn't work anymore and i'd had shoulder surgery).  Total use was about a year and It was difficult w/d.  I went ct when I got off of the percs.  My last relapse was on lortab.  After using for about 3 months, the wd was very similar, not as intense, but there were many different things too.  I had the help of clonidine, and xanax (which i only took 2 times in a week).  I don't know if it was the difference in strength between the two drugs, or the length of time i was using them that was the difference but for me percocet is a much stronger drug.  I wish you luck in getting sober.
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Please understand that my above post was not accusing you of trying to score, or snort pills...  I was merely using that as an analogy.

My apologies as you sound offended by my post- my intent was to be informative rather than inflammatory. Best of luck to you.
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536882 tn?1225512859
I was drug tested at work and they actually checked levels of the drug.  So, I bet different tests would be more specific on oxycodone vs hydrocodone.  If it were just a generic drug test, it would show up as 'opiates'.  
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Thanks Sherri:)  I appreciate your support and I am Proud of your success, But yes
I am upset Because it was not my intent to try and score pills , Or learn how to snort them I haven't done that I just swallow them and I am trying to get Clean and I have been reading all the Post about The different pills people are taking and Vicodin has never done too much for me So I was wondering what the difference was? and as Far as The Urine test Goes It was just a Question from things I had been reading, My Job doesnt require it I am lucky. But I do Hope to be free of this addiction very soon and I have been working very hard at it. I Probably am just a little sensitive, and That to shall pass. Have a goodnight and again Congrats to you , and keep up the Good job. :)
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remember this is a open forum. i just though you was seeking info, no harm done! i think you were just trying to find out the differnce? dont get upset. its all good. if we can help we are here. ask all the question you need! ok? but no the test cant tell between the two it just shows up as a opite in the system. ok if you are worried about passing a test you know that you will have to get the drugs clean from your system. a i had to do what i did to pass so here i am! are you worried about a drug test at your job? i understand, i was also. thanks for the congrats i have worked very hard to get where i am at today. one day at a time. im here if you need me. best of luck to you    sherri
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That is so great 39 days I hope to be there myself very soon. Keep up the good work.I will be Pulling for you :)
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No I am not coming on here to SCORE Drugs or find out how to get high or learn how to snort them.... and  actually I am Coming on her to try to get off Percocet and get clean.It was just a question like many others do and I Thought That by reading others Post thats what this Forum was? My bad ... I Thought 8ender was sarcastic and Thats not in my opinion what this Forum is for. But I am New and just here to try and get help to get Clean and Not To Score or learn other ways to get high I have no problem with that. My Problem is trying to get healthy thats all. Thanks.
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hey  it just depends on the company and their insurance providers. the company that my husband manages only screen for marajuania and cocaine, but you never know.percocet is in the opiate family i think the vics are too? those drug tests are hard to get past exspecially randome testing. that was a issue for me with my job ! i work for ford motor co so far i had been lucky but now i no longer have a valid script for the percs i have been their for over 20 years and i just new it was a mater of time before they tested me again. the last on i had to take i was lucky it was over 6 yrs. ago i wasnt hooked on them yet and after the wreak when i went back to work i was under a dr. care so i didnt have to worry! i have took time off from my job to get clean i have a good position, an a great supervisior who is aware of what im doing! it was to much to lose over the pills! so her i am 39 days clean! i hope to be ready by mid july that all the time i can burn up for the whole year!    good luck  sherri
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I know from experience that if you get drug tested, and if you are tested for opiates and are taking vicodin, it will come up positive.

Likewise if you are taking percocet.  Percs will show + for opiates, as will vicodin, oxycontin, darvocet, roxicet, etc etc... you get my drift.

There is no way they tell whether you're taking percs or vikes- what they CAN do, if they have the time/and or resources is test for the amount of opiates in your system- but they seldom do that. It is normally just a + or a -.  Hope that helps.

One more thing- The comment that you found to be "rude" was actually a semi sarcastic remark made (rightfully so) on a forum where addicts come to seek support to get CLEAN.  If you are trying to score some pills, or beat a drug test, or get really high, or learn how to snort pills, or whatever, this is not the proper forum.  Just a heads up...I could care less if you're using or not, but keep in mind what this forum is designed for.... Getting clean and getting off of drugs!

Good luck, hopefully you found the answer to your questions.
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Bender said "lose the drugs" ,,you said thats what your here for yet neither one of your questions had to do with quitting and maybe bender assumes that if you have a legit scrip you wouldnt be worried about a test.I dont think anyone was rude just trying to be helpful. gl to ya
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beaten,Thanks For the back up.:) I am having a hard day and reading rude comments makes it even harder this is my safe place and for right now I need all the help I can get. And I just wonder why 8ENDER felt the need to post that to me. I feel that sometimes people put others down to feel better about themselves. I dunno But anyways Thanks beaten and have a Fabulous night you made me smile and I needed that :) <3
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231048 tn?1214354453
i would have to agree. its not ur place to make such a suggestion to someone whose only asking a mere question. chill out with the attitude. o and monkeyonmyback, keep on posting dont pay attention to such rudeness i actually always wondered that myself. Thanks for clearing it for me joanne.
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Thats why I am here. Might I ask why you are here? And I thought this forum was to ask questions so that people could get help? Maybe I am wrong . But Thanks for your Rude reply and You Have a great Day somewhere else!
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401095 tn?1351391770
thinking the same thought  LOL....most urine screens test for narcotics in general so vicoden or percocet will show up
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Thanks I will do that :) Goodnight! and Thanks agin!
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I think you would have to google that....may depend on what kind of drug test they are doing....like how detailed....I think googling it is your best bet!
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