Feeling Tired all the time, Is it from MEDS or My Back,

[truth123]

I take 4 each as needed per day Percocet 10/325, I have Lower and Upper Back Pain , I at times thru the day feel TIRED then at times Im not tired ,Dose anyone have this Problem or dose anyone know if it's the Percocet. Dose any one have this Problem or know what I might be able to do to Help, Thanks

[300CMan]

I have been diagnosed with no cartilage on left knee with sciatica two degenerated discs and three bulging one ruptured.  I am awaiting authorization for knee replacement from workmen’s comp.  I have been taking Vicodin for too long; I also trade off with Vicaprophin. Don’t know what to do?  Quality of life *****, but I push on.  Don’t want to give up yet.

[nick30]

have you tried taking the meds at set times rather than as needed. this may help you build a pattern that minimises the side effects. it may give your body a chance to 'acclimatise'

Nick

[sandee1818]

Hi Truth123,
  I see you have made several post concerning hydrocodone and oxycodone and I was wondering what you have been diagnosed with? Normally new members will put this information In theri profile. This is something you should do so that we know what you have been diagnosed with when asking questions pertaining to your pain and the medications you take.
Thanks:)

[Tuckamore]

Hello Truth,

I better understand you other post after reading this post. It is most likely the oxycodone in the percocet that is making you sleepy. Unfortunately it is just a side effect of the medication for some.

I take hydrocodone and as the dose wears off I become sleepy. Sometimes if I am idle I can doze off for a few minutes. I find that caffeine helps. As soon as I take my next dose the sleepiness subsides. I am not positive but I think this is a fairly common side effect.

I hope this helps.
Tuck

[truth123]

I weigh about 200 LBs.  Thanks for any Help

[Red931]

You are taking 40mg Oxycodone per day which for some may be alot and others not too much. Your height and weight come into play just like alcohol consumption. It really depends on the individual. I am 195 lbs. and I take 25 to 30 mgs of Oxycodone a day and it has started to give me the effects you speak of after about 8 months.

I notice that I feel more awake after taking my medication but then tired as it is time for the next dose. This is probably because my body has become tolerant and dependent on the medication.

I also don't sleep well because of my pain and that may have something to do with it also. I take my last dose of pain medication about two hours before bed and it wears off rather quickly after I fall asleep.

My doctor wants me to take Oxycontin 20 mg. twice a day, (1 every 12 hrs) but I just take one during the day and then a 5mg Percocet before bed. It gets me through the day but the nights are tough.