vicodin?

I am a recovering alcoholic, can i take vicodin for back pain?

[ibizan]

this is the WORST thing in the world u could take for back pain...highly addictive!what is the nature of this back pain?what does ur family doc say?

[rpooo]

If your back pain is brought on by nerve damage then you might speak to your doctor about a referal to a nuerologist. Medication such as Gabapentin can be prescribed to relieve the pain. This is a non-habbit forming medication that metabolizes in the kidneys so it won't damage your liver any further.

Gabapentin is prescribed for many different purposes so ask your doctor i it could br right for you. Congradulations on your sobriety! Keep going strong.

Gabapentin has many side effects so I can no longer take it so look up the drug fact sheet so you are aware of the symptoms it may cause.It is a good medication as long iit is write for you. Best wisshes! Randy

[dominosarah]

I would talk with your doctor and tell him/her about you being a recovering alcoholic.  Switching up addictions is very common and those vicodin will grab you by the short hairs and take you down....