Dear Jay, Since vicoden is a narcotic, it would seem possible that babies may build up a tolerance for it and possibly show signs of withdrawal. As Jack always points out, in such a case, ingesting breastmilk is the best way to bring the baby down slowly. There is lots of new research and some new treatments for arthritis. Has this mom been keeping up on the latest developments? I can't imagine taking vicoden long term like that, but then I don't suffer from chronic, severe pain. Warmly, Sharon Knorr, BSMT, LLLL, IBCLC in Newark, New York (near Rochester) mailto:[log in to unmask] ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]