"recently prescribed percocet following lumbar fusion after several years on vicodin. i saw one person say the opposite, and the reaction with individuals could be different, but percocet makes me feel disoriented with 2 tabs (5mg each).  even heard about a crisis with an elderly person for disorientation while in my surgeon&#039;s office several weeks ago. my job requires mental sharpness and i have to say vicodin is clearly superior and a better pain reliever for me in that regard. i generally break the pills in half to match what would have been the percocet level effect for pain as vicodin is more potent. i would not know what is like to take pain medication for enjoyment and never felt addicted in that sense but i have strict discipline."