I had a serious bike accident on monday, and I cannot tollerate the pain in my leg with out drugs. If I can Walk tomorrow should I go to work on vicodin (5mg pills)? I am a biochemist.
2007-04-11 12:53:24 · 4 answers · asked by maurer paurer 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Yes. If you feel differently anytime during work hours you can always go home. Besides...pain medication when truly taken to manage pain usually doesn't make you feel the same as a person taking the same medication to get high....that's the beauty of most oral painkillers taken properly.
I only know this as a general rule because I asked that question when I was taking Percocet for my back after I broke it climbing. Once I was cleared for work I was still on Percocet and didn't want to appear high at work.
2007-04-11 14:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by iraq51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it at home first, if you feel loopy, I wouldn't take it at work. It hits everyone differently, so only you can tell if you will be able to function on it.
2007-04-11 12:57:18 · answer #2 · answered by fmxkrazyone 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yeah ..... you should be fine . unless your working around heavy machinery. they effect everyone diff rent you will have to see how they affect you though. i take them everyday for my back pain. sorry to hear about your accident! good luck
2007-04-11 13:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think u should be fine.........5mg is the lowest dose, i have to take the highest................just eat something before u take it like some toast or cereal............................
2007-04-11 13:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by VICTORIA L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋