"i take lortab because i have osteoarthitis of the spine and i would not be able to conduct my life on a daily basis if not for this medication. some doctors don&#039;t like giving this medicine out to patients because it is habit forming. but, like i told my doctor, pain 24/7 or a slight addiction. i will take the addiction. i can get over an addiction but this pain is here to stay and is not going to get any better."