"i&#039;m 19 years old, play college football, and this medication really gave me my life back after battling with severe groin pain (i&#039;m a male) from a sports injury. there were times where my pain level exceeded a level 10, and percocet brought it down to a 3-4, a level where i can function. my doctor said it&#039;s best to take this medication before your pain gets severe. it&#039;s called &quot;catching up with your pain&quot;, and really makes a difference."