Ultracet and codeine

I have a bad shoulder and can't take Motrin or codeine because it is bad for my stomach. Ultracet really helps take away the pain. I have had not side affects at all. I take no more than 2 at a time and rarely more than 2 in a day. The relief from the pain lasts nearly all day. Sometimes I wake up at night when my shoulder is killing me and I will take 2 pills and the pain is gone within and hour and I sleep great. It does not bother my stomach at all like Codeine does.
This stuff is great. The Dr has given me 5 refills. I guess he figures they are pretty safe.

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 tried this too. I noticed that after about 4 hours I was getting very weak. Like low blood sugar. After I stopped taking them this stopped. Also to the RN. I have TMJ and neck problems that is close to be ready to worked on by a Doctor but not at this time. But it hurts like He** day in and day out. I had a doctor that gave me Telynol # 3 and just taking 2 in the morning made such a big diffirence. SInce then I haven't been giving any so hey just handle it, right. It seems odd that a naturall thing Like Codeine is looked so down on yet make man made drugs and trust them?? In spain people can walk in to the store and just buy Codeine. Its in all the stores. I don't here about no major problems over there , have you??? Funny how the usa is controlled so much by the people in power like the Doctors. I guess if we could go in the store and just buy it what would they do.

I was extremely nauseated and will never take this drug again. The nausea resembled a severe motion sickness. The drug also required almost 24 hours to clear my system. I am not on any know interfering drugs, but also have an intolerance for codeine products.

I have chronic back aches and headaches. My doctor prescribed Ultracet and I began taking it today. It hasn't TOUCHED my back and neck pain. I'm also worried about insomnia, after reading other people's posts. I don't think this medicine is working for me. Codeine is the only effective pain reliever, for me, with this kind of pain.

Ultracet for back pain, made the pain diminish, but Oh, brother--what side effects! I experienced extreme Nausea and dizziness unlike I've had with any other medicine other than codeine. I am allergice to codeine and asked the Dr. if Ultracet contained codeine and he assured me it did not--but I am wondering, because I am having the same symptoms with Ultracet as I would with Codeine. It is nearly impossible to drive or work while on the stuff, as it makes you feel like you are having severe Motion sickness all the time. If anyone has the opportunity, please tell your Dr. 'NO ULTRACET'.