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23 patient evaluations for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen taken for the purpose of 'Fibromyalgia'

Purposes: Pain, Pain in lower back, and Fibromyalgia (Started Mar 15, 2011)
Date Dosage Pain Perceived effectiveness Pain in lower back Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 18, 2013 90 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default ? NoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia and Pain (Started Sep 15, 2009)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 01, 2013 As needed Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 03, 2012 As needed Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 01, 2013
Advice & Tips
At this point, I rarely take it. It is not effective against the fibro pain.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
May 03, 2012
Advice & Tips
I only take it on the REALLY bad days, when the pain is so bad it makes me cry. It doesn't help a lot, but takes the edge off. It helps me sleep better when the pain is very bad. I won't take it if I have to drive, so many times I can't take it when I'd like to.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Pain in lower back, Fibromyalgia, and Pain (Started Jun 07, 2012)
Date Dosage Pain in lower back Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 09, 2012 3 x 325 mg-5 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jul 09, 2012
Advice & Tips
Does not constipate me, but helps to moderate diarrhea dominant Irritable bowel syndrome
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purposes: Pain in lower back, Fibromyalgia, and Pain (Started Jul 01, 2000)
Date Dosage Pain in lower back Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 22, 2012 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jun 22, 2012
Advice & Tips
I don't recommend regular use of this medication. It is highly addictive and only moderately efficacious in relieving pain. I learned this the hard way, as I had a doctor who hated seeing me in pain and she encouraged me to take up to 4 a day. Back in 200- 2005 I often took 2-3 a day, for up to 3 days in a row, more when I was in bad shape, until I noticed how stopping taking it seemed to exponentially increase my pain. These days I take it VERY rarely. I can't remember the last time I took more than 3 in one week and usually I go weeks between needing any at all.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia, Pain in lower back, Pain, and Arthritis pain (Started May 01, 2011)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Pain in lower back Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Arthritis pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 17, 2012 As needed Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jun 01, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jun 17, 2012
Advice & Tips
I take this as needed. Works better if not taken everyday.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jun 01, 2011
Advice & Tips
Vicodin worked for my back and joint pains for a few years and then it stopped working. I never felt in the least bit dizzy or drugged while taking it.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Pain and Fibromyalgia (Started Jul 07, 2011)
Date Dosage Pain Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 02, 2012 As needed Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia, Muscle pain, and Pain (Started May 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Muscle pain Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 22, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 15, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Nausea, Stomach pain
Date
Aug 22, 2011
Advice & Tips
Works ok. Works better in combination with other drugs like tramadol or flexeril.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Dec 15, 2009
Advice & Tips
This doesn't work extremely well for fibromyalgia pain, but it does take the edge off on bad days. I usually take one every 2-3 days, sometimes less, sometimes more.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia, Back pain, and Muscle pain (Started Mar 07, 2010)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Back pain Perceived effectiveness Muscle pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 28, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 31, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 24, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 14, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Aug 31, 2010
Advice & Tips
when a flare begins, taking 1/2 to 1 tablet will often allow me to feel well enough to muster the energy needed to care for my dog and personal care, including being able to wash my hair. (shampooing is one of the most difficult tasks, vacuuming the carpet is a close tie)
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
May 24, 2010
Advice & Tips
hydrocodone worked very well for my pain, which is a mix of fibro and chronic myofascial pain, along with an injury to my left shoulder from Oct 2009 (still not healed as of May 2010). It was necessary to stop take this drug in order to start LDN for Fibro pain. So far, I'm not certain that Fibro is my real diagnosis, as the muscle pain remains in my back, chest and arms. The all over aching of Fibro is still in the background, but is so much more quiet than anytime in the past 16 yrs.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Apr 14, 2010
Advice & Tips
taking 1/2 tab provides excellent pain relief and clears brain fog. Effects last approx 12-18 hrs.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia and Depressed mood (Started Jun 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 30, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 30, 2011
Advice & Tips
I don't know how this treatment got put under the "depression" treatment category. I can't delete that although I would like to. I ONLY use it sparingly for Fibromyalgia and I find even a small dosage causes a headache which rather defeats the purpose. Not as useful as it was before.
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia and Breakthrough pain (Started May 23, 2011)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Breakthrough pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 28, 2011   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jan 09, 2011   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 09, 2011
Advice & Tips
Don't take before bedtime, may keep you awake. Benefit; sometimes makes me feel good.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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