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Glamgirl4 · 11-21-2008, 01:25 PM

Hey Ladies! For those of you who were on Vicotin and switched to Tylenol. Did you go from one to the other in one day or did you space it out some? I have had nothing but problems with the Vicotin. Immediately after my ba when I started taking Vicotin I would get extreme nausea constantly. My ps prescribed some Phenegran to go along with the Vicotin and that helped alot. Since last night and today I have been getting strong head aches and dizziness so I am getting off the Vicotin all together. Just wondering if anyone else experienced this as well and how did you feel switching from one to the other? Thanks so much ladies! By the way I am post op surgery 4 days. Thanks so much for any replys!!

roxychick81 · 11-21-2008, 01:31 PM

I just waited the same time I would between doses of the Vicotin. Tylenol is pretty mild (you can take it when your pregnant) so I think it's fine to switch in the same day. I liked the Tylenol a lot better too. The Vicotin made me feel drunk and I had kids to watch!

Angeline18 · 11-21-2008, 02:08 PM

I am 2 days post op and have been using tylenol the whole time...i was prescribed percocet but it made me feel dizzy so i stopped and switched to tylenol the same day.

RR216 · 11-21-2008, 03:54 PM

I started taking Tylenol 4 days after surgery. I didnt like the pain killers I believe it was hydro (something or another lol...) they made me feel too wasted.

Blvd756 · 11-21-2008, 07:11 PM

You should be fine to switch over. Jeez I was taking both ES vicodin and ES Tylenol for a few days (prob not recommended). Tylenol is definitely mild.

Bloom · 11-21-2008, 07:32 PM

*Argh* I really don't like vicodin - it really messes with my mind and body.

I am at day 7, only on Tylenol, and it is enough to cover my pain (but pain is of course individual). I waited for my vicodin dose to lose efficiency and then instead of popping a new one took tylenol instead. At this point I am also done with antibiotics and steroids so my poor mind and body should start clearing up.
My personal choice is to get off of vicodin asap as I can. I'll even put up with some pain just to get away from the mind altering, depressive zombie state it puts me in.
Next time you need something for the pain, try taking tylenols instead. You will quickly see if your pain levels are tolerable with this milder drug.
Let us know how it goes!

Hugs,
Bloom

Neeter · 11-21-2008, 08:00 PM

I agree you should be able to just switch right over to the tylenol. The most that might happen is an upset stomach from too much apap.

reignofterror · 11-21-2008, 08:27 PM

i only had some nausea the night of day 1, but i think i just didn't eat enough food with the meds. i switched to tylenol on day 3 and just took it every 4 hours. and i was fine! i wasn't really in pain . . everything was just tight.

meowmeow · 11-22-2008, 04:41 AM

Switched from Percocet to Tylenol on Day 4. Took one Percocet Day 6 b/c righty was acting up. Took Valium Days 1 - 7 too. The Valium RULED.

Glamgirl4 · 11-22-2008, 10:52 AM

Well I have been off Vicotin for a full 24 hours. Last night was completely terrible! I had naseua all night. I would wake up and then fall back asleep while being very sick to my stomach. I took some Milk of Magnesia and that did help some. When I got up this morning my boobs were super super hard ( must be morning boob) and I was naseua's. And all morning I have been super dizzy, light headed, and with an upset stomach off and on. Is this just possible side effects of the Vicotin leaving my body? I noticed I am not quite as bloated either. Sitll pretty bloated but a bit better. Thanks Ladies for any ifno you have. This is pretty foreign to me and I am so wanting to get back to normal!!

blueayes · 11-22-2008, 07:12 PM

Oh, you are most definitely experiencing morning boob! That lasted quite a while for me, but it tended to loosen up more quickly as I healed. I remember being super stiff and tight when I woke up.

Have you tried Tylenol PM at night? That was a life saver for me.

I didn't experience the nausea you are describing, so I'm not sure what to say about that. Are you able to eat at all?

melitoto · 12-05-2008, 11:33 AM

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11-21-2008, 01:25 PM	#1
Glamgirl4 Its FREEZING here in IN..... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 558 My Mood: Thanks: 432 Thanked 245 Times in 228 Posts	Switching from Vicotin to Tylenol Hey Ladies! For those of you who were on Vicotin and switched to Tylenol. Did you go from one to the other in one day or did you space it out some? I have had nothing but problems with the Vicotin. Immediately after my ba when I started taking Vicotin I would get extreme nausea constantly. My ps prescribed some Phenegran to go along with the Vicotin and that helped alot. Since last night and today I have been getting strong head aches and dizziness so I am getting off the Vicotin all together. Just wondering if anyone else experienced this as well and how did you feel switching from one to the other? Thanks so much ladies! By the way I am post op surgery 4 days. Thanks so much for any replys!! __________________ 5"7 130 lbs Pre ba 32B Post ba 34F so far HP Saline 720cc's Mentor, Smooth,Round, Unders, & Crease Mommy to 4 wonderful children and wife to 1 hot hubby www.justbreastimplants.com/Wagner/

11-21-2008, 01:31 PM	#2
roxychick81 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Henderson, Nevada Sign: Posts: 89 My Mood: Thanks: 35 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	I just waited the same time I would between doses of the Vicotin. Tylenol is pretty mild (you can take it when your pregnant) so I think it's fine to switch in the same day. I liked the Tylenol a lot better too. The Vicotin made me feel drunk and I had kids to watch! __________________ 5' 7" 145lbs 400 CC's ~ Mentor ~ Mod. Plus ~ Silicone ~ Crease ~ Unders Before BA: 36B ~ Post BA: 36D BA ~ 7/16/08 LOVING THEM! www.justbreastimplants.com/Cambeiro/

11-21-2008, 03:54 PM	#4
RR216 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Sign: Posts: 218 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 96 Times in 87 Posts	I started taking Tylenol 4 days after surgery. I didnt like the pain killers I believe it was hydro (something or another lol...) they made me feel too wasted. __________________ BA 10/22/08 47 years old 2 beautiful breast fed daugthers 1 AWESOME Boyfriend 5' 5" 150lbs (goal weight 140) Pre-op: 36C saggy SO Far: 36DD's PS: moderate plus gel unders 600cc & 550cc in the other, lollipop lift, areola reduction :) GO GATORS!!

11-21-2008, 07:11 PM	#5
Blvd756 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Sign: Posts: 1,183 My Mood: Thanks: 867 Thanked 538 Times in 429 Posts	You should be fine to switch over. Jeez I was taking both ES vicodin and ES Tylenol for a few days (prob not recommended). Tylenol is definitely mild. __________________ 5'4", 118 lbs Pre BA- 34 B Post BA- 32 DD at the moment TUBA incision/saline full unders/mentor mods 375 cc's f/t 425 cc's in both breasts www.justbreastimplants.com/Kim/

11-21-2008, 07:32 PM	#6
Bloom Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area California Sign: Posts: 353 My Mood: Thanks: 168 Thanked 191 Times in 147 Posts	Argh I really don't like vicodin - it really messes with my mind and body. I am at day 7, only on Tylenol, and it is enough to cover my pain (but pain is of course individual). I waited for my vicodin dose to lose efficiency and then instead of popping a new one took tylenol instead. At this point I am also done with antibiotics and steroids so my poor mind and body should start clearing up. My personal choice is to get off of vicodin asap as I can. I'll even put up with some pain just to get away from the mind altering, depressive zombie state it puts me in. Next time you need something for the pain, try taking tylenols instead. You will quickly see if your pain levels are tolerable with this milder drug. Let us know how it goes! Hugs, Bloom __________________ 37y, 5'6", 112 lbs, 2 kids, 3y nursing BA1 - 1995, Silicone, round, textured Mentor, 175cc (34B to C) BA2 - 11/14/08, Silicone, round, smooth Mentor, Mod+, 550cc (deflated back down to a 34B to 32DDDD?)

11-21-2008, 02:08 PM	#3
Angeline18 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Easton Pennsylvania Sign: Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	I am 2 days post op and have been using tylenol the whole time...i was prescribed percocet but it made me feel dizzy so i stopped and switched to tylenol the same day.

11-21-2008, 08:00 PM	#7
Neeter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Sign: Posts: 86 My Mood: Thanks: 45 Thanked 36 Times in 27 Posts	I agree you should be able to just switch right over to the tylenol. The most that might happen is an upset stomach from too much apap. __________________

11-21-2008, 08:27 PM	#8
reignofterror one good bird Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: cincinnati, oh/atlanta, ga Sign: Posts: 317 Thanks: 355 Thanked 173 Times in 113 Posts	i only had some nausea the night of day 1, but i think i just didn't eat enough food with the meds. i switched to tylenol on day 3 and just took it every 4 hours. and i was fine! i wasn't really in pain . . everything was just tight. __________________ 29 yrs old :: 5'9" :: 130 lbs :: pre-ba: small 34b saline :: mentor :: round :: hp :: unders :: TUBA leftie: 435 cc :: rightie: 425 cc

11-22-2008, 04:41 AM	#9
meowmeow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 178 My Mood: Thanks: 118 Thanked 95 Times in 58 Posts	Switched from Percocet to Tylenol on Day 4. Took one Percocet Day 6 b/c righty was acting up. Took Valium Days 1 - 7 too. The Valium RULED. __________________ breast augmentation DATE was Nov. 13, 2008 Height: 5' 4" Weight: 110 Pre BA: 34A Post BA: Hoping for: So far looks like a 34C 350cc's L/325cc's R Mod Plus Round Silicone Unders www.justbreastimplants.com/Cohen/

11-22-2008, 10:52 AM	#10
Glamgirl4 Its FREEZING here in IN..... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 558 My Mood: Thanks: 432 Thanked 245 Times in 228 Posts	Well I have been off Vicotin for a full 24 hours. Last night was completely terrible! I had naseua all night. I would wake up and then fall back asleep while being very sick to my stomach. I took some Milk of Magnesia and that did help some. When I got up this morning my boobs were super super hard ( must be morning boob) and I was naseua's. And all morning I have been super dizzy, light headed, and with an upset stomach off and on. Is this just possible side effects of the Vicotin leaving my body? I noticed I am not quite as bloated either. Sitll pretty bloated but a bit better. Thanks Ladies for any ifno you have. This is pretty foreign to me and I am so wanting to get back to normal!! __________________ 5"7 130 lbs Pre ba 32B Post ba 34F so far HP Saline 720cc's Mentor, Smooth,Round, Unders, & Crease Mommy to 4 wonderful children and wife to 1 hot hubby www.justbreastimplants.com/Wagner/

11-22-2008, 07:12 PM	#11
blueayes shoveling snow....!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Sign: Posts: 1,067 My Mood: Thanks: 238 Thanked 477 Times in 410 Posts	Oh, you are most definitely experiencing morning boob! That lasted quite a while for me, but it tended to loosen up more quickly as I healed. I remember being super stiff and tight when I woke up. Have you tried Tylenol PM at night? That was a life saver for me. I didn't experience the nausea you are describing, so I'm not sure what to say about that. Are you able to eat at all? __________________ Date: March 19, 2008 5'2" 115 lbs. Pre BA: 34A Post BA: 32C 225(R)/225 f/t 250(L) Mentor saline unders moderate profile crease incision

12-05-2008, 11:33 AM	#12
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