5/500 Hydrocodone

[llewmarb]

I got my wisdom teeth pulled on Friday, and they prescribed 5/500 Hydrocodone.
The only problem is, it doesn't even take the edge off.  I asked my dad if I could take two, since one didn't do anything, and he said it would be dangerous, and even my dentist said it would be dangerous to even give me a higher dose.

Can someone tell me why it would be so dangerous if higher doses are given, and the dose I'm being given doesn't work?
Would it really hurt me to take two of these?  It's not like I would be taking them for years.
Probably just for the rest of the week.

[wildwoodone]

alot depends on your height and weight, are you tiny?

[Beargizmo]

Also  your age comes into play, though height and weight are the most important.


Jim

[xclusivjon]

height and weight are most important. 2 wont do anything to you. 1 vicodin has 500mg of acetominophen which is tylenol, and 5mg of hydrocodon which is an opiate. Your pretty much taking 1 pill of tylenol and 5 mg of hydrocodone when you pop 1 vicodin. Its almost no different from taking tylenol since the hydrocodone dose is so low. When i had my wisdom teeth pulled out i took about 8 every day. but i can take up to 15 vicodin and feel nothing, but thats my problem. You should take about 4-5 and the pain will ease off and you should feel good and sleepy if your not a recreational user of pain meds.

[wildwoodone]

I will have to disagree with the above poster!!  DO NOT take 4 or 5.  That could be VERY dangerous.  Talk to your doctor or dentist again if it continues, there could be something wrong going on in your mouth.

[nick30]

the pain will only last a few days, it isn't that bad(i've had it too, we all have). don't take that stuff at all, you're too young, you'll end up addicted. don't listen to the fool who suggests that you take 4-5. he doesn't care about your health in the long run, that is bad advice to give to anyone( go back to the addiction forum)