Q: which pain medicine is stronger vicodine or percocet
Vicodin is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Percocet is a combination of oxyccdone and acetaminophen. Technically oxycodone (Percocet) is a little stronger than hydrocodone (Vicodin), but each patient responds differently to various medications, so it generally takes a bit of trial and error to see which works best for you.
To me they are basically the same, as far as pain control. I've taken a lot of pain meds over the past 6 1/2 years. Your best bet to get an answer at your fingertips is to go to Wal Mart and pick up their $5.00 "The Pill Book" on prescription pills. It will give you basic info on just about every drug out there. I think of this book like a Bible for medication! I hope this helps! Good luck to you.
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