Ultracet and neck pain

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.

Been on this medication about 3 months, but take it only at bedtime. I have Periodic Limb Movement and take Mirapex to stop the jerking at night, but have breakthrough movements. This medication was given to help me sleep thru those movements because taking more Mirapex was not a good option. Recent sleep study showed marked improvement. Also take low dose of Neurontin for neck pain. I read that some have tortured nights. That was me before the medication. Before diagnosed with the Periodic Limb Movement, if I took certain cold medicines or caffeine at night, my brain felt like a war zone, I was fitful and agitated, writhing mercilessly in the bed, stuck somewhere between awake and asleep. When taking Sinemet this happened if I wasn't real careful. Now I sleep pretty good for about 5 hours - almost a miracle. If you are a restless sleeper (not a wide awake insomniac) check for underlying sleep disorder before giving up on a pain med that is working for your pain.

Hi! I'm usually a very positive and fun person to be around. I have neen on ultracet for ten days due to severe neck pain. the drug made me feel goofy and it did not eliminate all of the pain so I stopped taking it four days ago. Since then, I have been extremely depressed to the point of suicidal thoughts....I wouldn't do it, but I've sure thought about it. I am almost totally emotionless, i hate being around people, and I had a horrible automobile accident yesterday and it was like....oh well, no big deal.....luckily, no one was seriously injured. It was my fault and i was amazingly emotionless. I'll never take ultracet again.

I have been taking Ultracet for neck pain for about two weeks and it has not reduced the pain at all but has upset my stomach and made me quite dizzy and woozy.

I am taking Ultracet for neck pain. Have taken one tablet a day in the evening when I am most uncomfortable. After taking Ultracet for three days now I find it relieves the pain rather quickly. It does seem to make me quite sleepy. However, pain relief is most important. I will continue to take Ultracet as needed. No other side effects so far.

ultracet is a miracle drug its a miracle im not dead i dont sleep for days or eat it reminds me of a little thing called CRACK COCAINE it kills neck pain but screws the other part of your life up!!!!!!! i experience most of the side effects including siezure like symptoms and by the way- WHO IS THIS COMPANY-REP IDIOT WHO IS GOING AROUND SAYING ITS NON- ADDICTING? OR IS IT THE IDIOT MANUFACTURER? ULTRACET IS BAD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!11

I took Ultracet for neck pain from a herniated disc. The pain did subside alittle BUT I ended up feeling nauseaous, dizzy, confused and extremly itchy. And its going on 16 hours with no sign of relief in sight.