About Andrea Scibana Expertise Medications--uses, side effects/general health information, including home care/cardiac issues/caring for aging parents at home, including health issues of the aging/testing procedures/emergency medicine from a nursing standpoint, and issues involving procedures, courses in the ER
Experience Sixteen years as a cardiac nurse, seven years in the emergency room setting, five years working as the sole nurse for an internist/infectious disease physician (I had many responsibilities not usually done in office nursing/working as a telephone triage nurse currently for several pediatric and IM practices. My years seem many, but my ER and telephone triage have overlapped.
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Nursing degree from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. I am certified in PICC line placement, and have my credentials for my ACLS, TNCC, PALS
Awards and Honors Nominated several times while in cardiac nursing for nurse of the year
Question I have been taking 1 vicodin a day for about 6 mths am I addicted and if so can I get through going off them with out any other meds please help and be honest
Answer Dear Sarah,
I cannot see how you are addicted if you are taking only one Vicodin a month.
I can see, if you are taking it at bedtime, that your sleep may be harder to come if you stop. But, that in no way means you are addicted.
Please, before starting or stopping any medication, please contact your physician.
Since Vicodin is usually an every 4-6 hour medication, rest assured that one daily does not make an addiction.
If I didn't answer this to your satisfaction, or you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to let me know.
