You should consider the liquid forms of hydrocodone (Lortab Elixir) and oxycodone (Roxicet). These are the two formulas that were prescribed to me after my surgeries, tonsils and septum.

The liquid tends to absorb more quickly and the pain relief is much quicker. With the liquid, you can regulate your dosage to the milliliter.

I would start with the Roxicet first since Vicodin and Lortab are almost identical. If I took the Lortab too many days in a row, I would get headaches from it. By alternating, the Lortab Elixir and the Roxicet, my pain was relieved and I did not build up a tolerance for either med. Switching up should aleviate some of your current side effects. Of course, speak with your doctor about this.