Ultracet and addicted to

I recently tore my ACL and my MCL in my knee, as well as having suffered some nerve and cartlisge damage. they prescribed me ULTRACET. I have found its side effects to be quite a problem, and it seems to already be habit forming. But it does make the pain go away. WHile on it i am experianceing VErtigo, Confusion, and Euphoria.... I was once addicted to sleeping meidcation and i beleive that this is triggering another addiction... in short, do not take if you have an addictive personality, but it is good for severe pain

I have been taking Ultracet for over a year now..as needed for back pain from a car accident and significant re-injury of my back. I have sciatica in my laft leg with significant pain and some numbness if I sit too long in one position as well as moderate to severe back pain if I walk or stand up too long.

I will say from the start I have a very high tolerance for drugs. Doses of narcotic pain killers (darvocet, vicodin etc) thta knock most people out will just make me feel slightly "high".

I take Ultracet as needed for pain and Flexeril for muscle spasms in my back. I do not ever go over 3 pills in one day.

I have not noticed any of the reactions people mention here. I can go several days without taking Ultracet with no problems. Perhaps it is that I do days without taking it that has saved me from becoming addicted to it.

I have heard of side effects such as upset stomach, nausea and my doctor warned me to let her know if I felt anxiety or other emotional incidents (mood swings, depression, feeling "high" etc). I have had none of those effects that I can specifically attribute to the ultracet.

After asking my physician about whether ultracet is a narcotic in the same category as darvocet, percocent etc. ( I asked because of the similarity in name). She said it was not classified as a narcotic as it is a synthetic substance and supposedly does not have the addictive ingredient found in the natural opiates. Supposedly is the key word here. She also told me that people who are susceptible to addictions (i.e. family history of alcohol or drug abuse etc) may become addicted to it. She said that the threshold for addiction seems to be when taking more than 3 pills a day.

The ultracet works well for controling the pain in my legs and back. I am fortunate to be able to take a dose of ultracet and rest for 20 minutes until it kicks in most times. I have had no problems with driving or dizzines since I started taking it.

I am so glad to know that people are sharing their side effects for ultracet. I have been on ultracet for about 5 weeks and it has been very helpful to help me move around especially in the morning. I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitus in my left foot and degenerative osteoarthritis which makes me feel like I have been ran over every morning by a MAC truck, but after taking ultracet I am able to function decently-- it doesn't get rid of all the pain, agony, aches or burning in my foot but it does take the edge off and the tension in my face has decreased noticeably and I am able to smile again without being so grumpy and negative about life. Although, I have the itching, anxiety, hallucinations and nightmares of family deaths and massive people dying, I too am afraid of being addicted to this med and believe that I am because--- if I don't take 1-2 pills a day that's when I experience the racing thoughts, fear, eyes feel crossed and my mind definitely feels as if I were on a high of some sort and withdrawals seem to send me spiraling downward. I also take desiryl at bedtime to help me sleep which has been helpful also. I will be speaking to my doctor about something with less side effects, if its possible.

I am taking Ultracet. It was prescribed for me by my doctor for my fibro. I had the headaches but they went away. The highness lasted 1 week into it. Now I am fine. It kills almost all of the pain and I am in no way addicted to it.
I highly recommend anyone to give it a try for fibro relief. Medications act differently for everyone. I think its worth a shot.

I am the Spouse of someone who is addicted to Ultracet. As I found another 50 pills hidden this morning I try to figure out what to do next. My spouse experiences nightmares often and I think her irritability is often due to her intoxification. I too have heard that this is supposed to be NON addicting, very false! I can only hope and pray that my spouse gets a clue and rids herself of this evil before it kills her.

I was perscribed ultracet for kidney stone surgery. Im was 20 yrs old. Im now 21 and am addicted to the drug. I take 4 a day and if i miss a does i go through withdraw symptoms that include headaches but mostly im unable to sleep. i cringe at night, my legs and my hands i constantly jerk them up and squeeze into a ball. My husband says i keep him awake. This drug gives you a great feeling, and it does take away the pain. When im on it all the time, i sleep 12-20 hrs a day. My life depends on this drug. I have no problem at all getting a perscription, and my insurance covers all but $6.00. Im a real drag when im off it. Please think twice,three times before starting this drug. The cons outweigh the pros.