I've been taking Vicodin for three days for an injury to my face/nose. I'm still in hurting, but I'm afraid to take too much Vicodin and become addicted. The doctor gave me 30 pills and I have approximately 15 left. Can a person become addicted that soon? Should I ask for something else for pain? Motrin 800 doesn't help with the hurting yet.
Actually, I have 12 pills left, so I've taken 18 pills in 3 days.
Okay, calm down. In order to develop a dependence for an opiate drug you would have to be taking it constantly in high doses for at least a month. You can most certainly finish that entire bottle, whether it be in 3 days, or in a month and you will be fine. Vicodin is not a strong form of hydrocodone and will not make you become addicted fast. I am an X addict and trust me it takes numerous numerous more pills and much more time. You are safe.