"i have several chronic back conditions, herniated disc, moderate spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and kyphosis.  i have been taking 5/325 mg percocet 3-4 tabs daily for almost 2 years now.  it relieves probably 80 % of my pain and allows me to function.  most of the itching, sweating, nausea, etc. disappears after about a month or so of use.  as most people noted, take the minimum strength needed to relieve your pain, and take only as directed.  at 61, i&#039;ll probably be on these the rest of my life, but at least i can function.  i have found percocet to work better than even morphine, at least in my case.  highly recommended for chronic pain."