"lortab is quite simply a godsend. i have cerebral palsy and severe rheumatoid arthritis, and even after going on maintenance medicines for ra and cp related spasticity, i still had days when the pain was almost unbearable. i&#039;ve been taking lortab as needed for a few years now, and the difference is dramatic. i agree with those who say don&#039;t take it when you&#039;re not in pain, but honestly, provided you *do* follow your doctor&#039;s instructions and take it only when needed, i consider lortab an absolute wonder drug. on my bad days, i wouldn&#039;t be able to remotely function without it. with it, i was able to take a trip across the country with no problems whatsoever (and ended up needing less lortab than usual)."