Ultracet and insomnia

Ultracet works for the pain but the tingly-fuzzy-sleeplessness, hallucinations, floating feelings were so weird, my son asked me (jokingly of course) to "hook him up". One instead of two, works okay for pain and the side effects are much less disturbing. Still, I take them sparingly. I described the effects to my doctor as "an unpleasant high".

I have had moderate to severe pain in my hip due to joint deformity and subsequent deterioration and arthritis. I am unable to take even one dose of any NSAIDs as they cause stomach bleeding. Ten months ago a doctor prescribed Ultracet for me and it has provided tremendous pain relief for me. However, one of the side effects that I first noticed was it aggravated neck pain that I had from a couple of degenerated disks. I couldn't figure that out until a few months later when I read the Ultracet could cause muscle tightness. That explained that, and that finally subsided in the last few months. I had some of the side effects others described the first couple of days but then they subsided. I find that if I stick with just one tablet nstead of the two prescribed, I don't have all of the central nervous system reaction that some describe...nerve twitching, itching, sleeplessness and agitation, but if I take 2 at a time, I have all of the above. I always take one in the morning and usually don't have to take another the rest of the day unless I overdo. Sometimes I will need to take more doses but I take it knowing that I will be itching and agitated. I have had a couple of doctors since that have had bad experiences with Ultracet personally, and they always try to switch me to a narcotic. I have not had any decrease in effectiveness or increased need or dependency, but I also figure that if I only take my one in the morning on a normal basis, and only supplement as needed, I won't have problems with addiction.

I just started taking ultrecet. I have been on lortabs & I am trying to save them. So far I have experienced nasuea & sleeplessness. None of the euphoria yet. I thought it was just a simple pain pill. I had no idea there was so many side effects. Funny how they don't tell you about all that. One thing that really irritates me is when the dr. gives you something like lortab or ultracet & you do get addicted they blame the patient & not themselves. Without there help you wouldn't be able to get the medication. Thank all you for your comments. It will make me think again about this medication.

I started taking Ultracet several months ago for pain after knee surgery but found that it also helped my Fybromialgia symptoms. Any initial side effects such as headache, itching or dizziness ceased after the first week. I take 2 pills only in times of extreme discomfort. 1 at a time works fine and I attempt never to take more than 3 a day. I find sleepiness to be a factor only if I am already in bed (which is good as my primary concern from Fybromialgia is insomnia). Overall, this drug has been a God send for me as I think I would have gone quite mad from the extremely extended and painful healing time after the surgey (compounded by the onset of sciatica which even the Ultracet made only marginally bearable). I am fortunatly not disposed to addictions but I am begining to wonder if the continued taking of a narcotic substance (yes - synthetic - but the effects amount to the same thing) is justified. The euphoria associated with even a low dose is very beguiling; it feels better and more positive than any antidepressant I have ever taken and with far fewer side effects as well. What to do...what to do...no 2 doctors will agree on the matter. My GP says NO; my Rumetologist says Yes!

After several days of use, I can report side effects of minor headache and sleeplessness. For ostearthritis it works pretty well, better than hydrocodone for me, with less drowsiness.

I have been taking ultracet for my menstrual cramps for quite some time and, like a lot of you here on this board, I have had some pretty weird side effects. First, the insomnia...ohh boy...I just lay in my bed and listen to the fan go whirrrrr whirrrr until I feel like it's talking to me in some robotic language. Then, the itching starts and my hands are constantly busy relieving various body parts for a few hours. I do warn you though, DON'T TAKE ON EMPTY STOMACH...I did this once and puked big time! It was no fun. Other than these weird occurrances, this is the only medicine that has helped the pain. I wish I could get Lortab, but you know...

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.

Have disc degenerative disease, Paget's disease, osteoarthritis and restless leg syndrome. Prior to my hospitalization of 6 weeks, the ultraset helped with the pain but did cause some insomnia. I was on a feeding tube in the hospital and since returning home, I am still not eating or drinking as I should. I have noticed that the Ultraset makes my restless legs worse, I am now itching, and have insomnia. My legs raced for almost 10 hours last evening.

Works very well for my acute back muscle pull. This is the most debilitating and painful injury I've experienced. I had to take a second one four hours after the first but since then I have had no problem maintaining at least a six hour interval. I haven't experience any insomnia but I have gotten nausia, dizziness, and profuse sweats near the end of the six hour interval between pills. I think this is due to an empty stomach and the ultracet. The prescription doesn't say so but I highly recommend taking this medication with food and keeping at least some food in your stomach. After eating a small snack of cheese crackers (starch) the nausiness went away.
I've seen some posts on this board that refer to taking two pills at once. You should not do this unless it is prescribed to you by the physician. Ultracet's web site explicitly states not to take two pills within a four hour window. If the prescribed medication dosage does not work for you please go back and consult your doctor rather than altering the dosage rate.

Ultracet, if taken for short periods of time and if regulated by a Dr. is alright. I warn readers of potential dependency on this drug. For those of you who enjoy the energy or euphoric effects of this drug, the long term effects are negative. Personal experiences include: irratibility, sleeplessness, loss of sex drive, constant urge to take another pill, disregard of family concerns, etc.. Once you become accustomed to the way this drug makes you feel, normal doesn't feel so great anymore and the quick fix is another pill and another pill. If you have reached this level of dependency, please, for the sake of your loved once, stop.

my dr prescribed ultacet for my stomach pain////////side effects made me sick to my stomach . headacheand insomnia NOT GOOD