On Tuesday, a federal advisory panel voted to recommend a ban on Percocet and Vicodin because of their effect on liver. Percocet is Oxycodon plus acetaminophen, an opiate plus an analgesic/antipyretic (pain reliever/fever reducer), which means that it is addictive and additionally can cause liver damage. Oxycontin is the time-release version of Oxycodon, often called synthetic morphine.
Vicodin is a mixture of hydrocodone, a synthetic mixture of the opiate codeine and paracetamol, which is also called acetaminophen. At its lowest prescribed level, Vicodin contains 500 mg paracetamol and 5 mg hydrocodone. More than 42,000 people are hospitalize and 400 people die yearly from overdoses of acetaminophen. When people are using a combination of Percocet or Vicodin along with acetaminophen, the results can be devastating.
These drugs are powerful as healing agents, but have destructive side effects. Several times I have had to use them, along with members of my family, but now we are much more careful. So for my daily pains, I stay away from acetaminophen and ibuprofen, and rely on arnica, especially in a cream form, such as Elixer Arnica Sports Rub TM. Fast pain relief without the worry of damaging my liver.
Right now we are offering free samples. Sorry that you’ll have to call us at 831-465-1928, but in several days we will have an on-line form. Just remember, there are other alternatives to handle muscle pain, and using arnica is a much safer path to take.
