[Terry Allen Blackburn]

Vicodin is a short acting opiate and tolerance develops quickly where it requires more of the medication to produce the same results. Percocet is the time released ingredient in Oxy-Contin, which has been called; "Hillbilly Heroin", as it has been linked to several overdose deaths from the IV usage of a medication that is supposed to be a long acting opiate. This is all wonderful medication for relieving pain and, sometimes, a double-edged sword. Please discuss the issues, with your medication, with your physician as soon as possible, as it sounds like you are experiencing a reaction to the drug.

Terry Newton