Vicodin and kidneys

I've taken Vicodin 500mgx3 or less if needed for 7 yrs. I truly advise to follow the labels that are on the bottle, if food..take it w/food, if H2o...take it w/H20, I can't tell anyone how important this tiny label is. I have done just that for 7 yrs and the Vicodin has been working fine...believe me sometimes I run-out and get it 2 or 3 days later and I'm fine. I have 3 heri. disks in my back and scadica. I receive a complete ckup on my kidneys and liver which thank God are fine.....I drink about 10- 20 oz. of water a day to keep me clean and my urine is almost clear as H2o, doc says great!!

I've been prescribed Vicodin for chronic back and muscle pain. I 've been taking this medication for over a year. I experience NO side effects and although I am probably addicted,one tablet (10mg) daily allows me to live a normal life and carry on my normal activities. I hope that this drug is not causing damage t my liver or kidneys or any other organs. I dread the day that the Doctor takes me of the medication and then not only will I have pain (unbearable at times) I will also have to endure the withdrawls.
I read where people become constipated. I have to ask myself, could it be their diets or other medications causing this problem. For now, I am satisified with the results that I am getting and can only hope that the medication continues to work for me. D.O. Kentucky March 23,2005