I was just prescribed this a few days ago and took my first dose (40mg) a few hours ago. I have chronic TMD and am stuck in limbo on a waiting list to have open jaw surgery to (hopefully) correct it forever. Until then I've been enduring unimaginable pain and finally went to see a pain specialist. As someone that doesn't have an addictive personality in the substance abuse area (I do smoke cigarettes) the doctor discovered right away that I am very resilient to most narcotic painkillers. She surprised me by starting me off on 5/325 norcos stating "The FDA rules that as it's your first visit, I cannot prescribe a higher amount of the narcotic agent in this pill until your returning visit," something I didn't know.
She stated it will probably feel like a placebo to me and additionally prescribed 40mg Zohydro capsules to take in tandem with the weaker Norcos to (I guess) cover the pain deficit. I like that my liver is going to be fine since that stupid Tylenol doesn't work over the counter or mixed into a narcotic. To me it's a total waste of production and a whole lot more. Now for the Zohydro..
Effects? I took it properly, though it appears very easy to abuse for those desperate people who will crush and snort/inject opiates just to potentiate their temporary euphoria. Regardless it came on slowly, I didn't take any of the Norco because I wanted a clear idea of how (if at all) different the drug felt and interacted in my daily activities. I work 10 hour shifts, 4 days a week, 3 of them overnight. I felt its presence after about 30 minutes, and then quite obviously so after about an hour. It didn't interfere with my tasking or driving, but I did find myself a bit thirsty. The pain specialist said when I return she's going to either get rid of the Norcos and go with an Oxycodone 10/325 (Percocet I think) and 50mg Zohydro since the pain is around the clock and had me in a horrific state of sleep deprivation, shock, and a plethora of other things associated with TMJ pain (anyone with the infliction will know the level of pain I'm talking about, it's unendurable.) I won't say Zohydro is a success at 40mg taken once. I can feel it trying to take the edge off/rid me of pain in the lulls between the endless tearing and cracking of my jaw but I would say it's done more than any other painkiller has for me at this point.
I told the doctor I fully expect to be addicted and require tapering if not something to allow me to function once the surgeries are over and she said she expected it too (surprisingly honest, I liked that,) but said we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. Nonetheless she said to read up on it and look for testimonials from other Zohydro users if it helped fill in any questions I had, so I thought to do the same as I'm aware bluelight is a very well known forum.
Zohydro runs the same risk as any narcotic for abuse, the FDA was right to approve it, they can't control human nature but they can control the types of drugs available to help them when taken responsibly and correctly. That said, my pain doctor said it's completely safe to double-up my next dose if the TMJ attacks are happening more often, and I will say right now, to all of you, beyond a doubt this is the most powerful painkiller I've ever taken, and because of it I will keep my job and continue to function until my surgery is finally over with, taper off or go with a suboxone treatment of sorts (if need be) and let it become a memory.
I have no advice because I didn't come here with the intent to offer it or change anyone's view of this particularly controversial drug, I came here to tell the truth about what it does and how it has helped me. I have not experienced a single side effect and I honestly don't expect to--I don't even feel sedated. People will get high no matter what, using whatever is at their disposal. Zohydro is allowing me a chance to get through a situation I otherwise wouldn't be able to with other commonly used painkillers. I approve of it because it almost works. Almost. TMD is a terror and floating in a bath of morphine wouldn't change that.
I hope this helps, anyone with questions about it feel free to message me.
She stated it will probably feel like a placebo to me and additionally prescribed 40mg Zohydro capsules to take in tandem with the weaker Norcos to (I guess) cover the pain deficit. I like that my liver is going to be fine since that stupid Tylenol doesn't work over the counter or mixed into a narcotic. To me it's a total waste of production and a whole lot more. Now for the Zohydro..
Effects? I took it properly, though it appears very easy to abuse for those desperate people who will crush and snort/inject opiates just to potentiate their temporary euphoria. Regardless it came on slowly, I didn't take any of the Norco because I wanted a clear idea of how (if at all) different the drug felt and interacted in my daily activities. I work 10 hour shifts, 4 days a week, 3 of them overnight. I felt its presence after about 30 minutes, and then quite obviously so after about an hour. It didn't interfere with my tasking or driving, but I did find myself a bit thirsty. The pain specialist said when I return she's going to either get rid of the Norcos and go with an Oxycodone 10/325 (Percocet I think) and 50mg Zohydro since the pain is around the clock and had me in a horrific state of sleep deprivation, shock, and a plethora of other things associated with TMJ pain (anyone with the infliction will know the level of pain I'm talking about, it's unendurable.) I won't say Zohydro is a success at 40mg taken once. I can feel it trying to take the edge off/rid me of pain in the lulls between the endless tearing and cracking of my jaw but I would say it's done more than any other painkiller has for me at this point.
I told the doctor I fully expect to be addicted and require tapering if not something to allow me to function once the surgeries are over and she said she expected it too (surprisingly honest, I liked that,) but said we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. Nonetheless she said to read up on it and look for testimonials from other Zohydro users if it helped fill in any questions I had, so I thought to do the same as I'm aware bluelight is a very well known forum.
Zohydro runs the same risk as any narcotic for abuse, the FDA was right to approve it, they can't control human nature but they can control the types of drugs available to help them when taken responsibly and correctly. That said, my pain doctor said it's completely safe to double-up my next dose if the TMJ attacks are happening more often, and I will say right now, to all of you, beyond a doubt this is the most powerful painkiller I've ever taken, and because of it I will keep my job and continue to function until my surgery is finally over with, taper off or go with a suboxone treatment of sorts (if need be) and let it become a memory.
I have no advice because I didn't come here with the intent to offer it or change anyone's view of this particularly controversial drug, I came here to tell the truth about what it does and how it has helped me. I have not experienced a single side effect and I honestly don't expect to--I don't even feel sedated. People will get high no matter what, using whatever is at their disposal. Zohydro is allowing me a chance to get through a situation I otherwise wouldn't be able to with other commonly used painkillers. I approve of it because it almost works. Almost. TMD is a terror and floating in a bath of morphine wouldn't change that.
I hope this helps, anyone with questions about it feel free to message me.
