Ultracet and arthritis

I've taken Ultracet for about 4 years almost every day, morning and night time and sometimes in the afternoon depending how severe my pain is. I take 2 pills each time. It does help take the edge off my pain. My doctor said my Fibromyalgia is as bad as it can get, plus I have severe arthritis through my whole body. I can hardly stand up straight and trouble walking. Ultracet seems to help better then Ultram for me. I'm concerned about how long I've taken Ultracet and damaging my liver or other organs. Does anyone know how long you can continue using Ultracet before it does damage. I'm very concerned about that issue because it does somewhat help with pain. I haven't noticed any side effects using Ultracet. If anyone knows how long you can stay on Ultracet without any harm, please post your knowledge or experience. Should I also have my blood monitored periodically?

i just took my first ultracet last night for arthritis in my lower back. from 10:30 to 2:30 i had mild hallucinations, night sweats, and my head and body felt totally numb. this morning i am nauseaous, headachy, and in a daze. no more! i'm stuck with a bottle of these pills and a stupid "hangover"...

It was interesting to read about the varied responses to Ultracet. I have severe, chronic pain due to arthritis in both knees. Walking had become very painful and difficult. Not being able to tolerate the itching and headaches from codeine, I found Ultracet to be extremely effective. I can go up and down stairs with much less pain. I've taken it for two months and have not experienced any impairment in mood or judgement. However, some of the reports on this website concern me and I will consult my doctor again.

I take ultracet for pain that I get in my arms and legs from surgery and arthritis. The first day I thought I was going to die.The upset stomach and dizziness it was the worst ,but after a couple of days I was able to tolerate it and it works alittle for the pain and alot for the energy .

I have taken only one Ultracet tab for pain because I have shingles. I do not know what side effects I might get if I continue Ultracet, but it definitely helped that awful pain on the side of my head and neck where the rash occurs from shingles. I take high blood pressure medicine (metoprolol) and norvasc and synthroid for thyroid problems. I have a hiatal hernia, an umbilical hernia, arthritis and I take Tums and other over the counter vitamins fish oil caps and was wondering if the Ultracet is going to react from all of what I am already taking. I agree that the doctors do not keep up-to-date enough on all the new medications. They run you through like a bunch of animals and it makes them mad if you mention new information that you read or hear on television. As the old saying goes,"you never get too old to learn" and "you learn something new every day".

June (4-26-2003)