Well, I have been on Vicodin daily for the last three or four months, and since it's a narcotic, it can be very addictive - especially when taking it in higher doses, and for long periods of time.

I suggest you talk to your doctor about the risks of addiction, and let him know that if he plans to keep you on it for a long time that you want to be properly weaned from the drug so that you don't have to go through any of the nasty withdrawls when you are taken off of it.

Right now, I am on Tylenol with Codeine, which is working for my post-opperative pain, and my "flu" symptoms have mostly dissipated from having been on the Vicodin for so long. However, my doctor plans to keep me on the Codeine for a while, so when I see him in September, we will likely discuss my weaning off of it as well (since Codeine is also a narcotic).

Don't worry too much - a decent doctor will always wean his patients off of an addictive medication if weaning is neccesary - but bring it up to him when you speak to him - make sure you voice your concerns to ensure that proper measures are taken when it's time to quit usuing the drug.

((((Mary Alice))))

Please, take care. ^^