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Is Percocet Different From Norco?
Question: How does a doctor determine the correct pain medication such as the use of percocet versus norco?
Brief Answer:
Percocet, Norco and Vicodin are all the same ones.
Detailed Answer:
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Percocet, Norco and Vicodin are all combination analgesics. They contain Acetaminophen and an Opioid analgesic.
They are one and the same thing and any one of them can be used to relieve moderate to severe pains in body especially the joints. A Physician may choose any one of these medications without any major demarcation as all comprise of the same active ingredients.
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For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is very necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change the treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
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DR. HANIF
USA
Percocet, Norco and Vicodin are all the same ones.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. Your trust in HCM means a lot to me as a Physician.
I have completely reviewed your health query, and can well realize all those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will give extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Percocet, Norco and Vicodin are all combination analgesics. They contain Acetaminophen and an Opioid analgesic.
They are one and the same thing and any one of them can be used to relieve moderate to severe pains in body especially the joints. A Physician may choose any one of these medications without any major demarcation as all comprise of the same active ingredients.
Hope I answered all of your queries. Let me know if you have further clinical concerns or doubts. I will be more than happy to get back to you with my expert opinion. Please don't forget to give Five Star rating to help me assist patients in a better way; and, please don't forget to 'Close This Discussion'.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is very necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change the treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
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