My doc recommended up to 6 ATIVAN and 3 PERCOCET PER DAY. But, when the pain got so bad two weeks ago, I snuck "at least" 3 more Ativans + the Percocet PLUS motrin IB. WOW WAT A MISTAKE. I OD'd myself into space. I>E> my sneakers wound up in the oven !!! After process of elimination, I cut back the Ativan to an absolute minimum..3 if really needed...cut out the Percocet in favor of MOTRIN IB and I back with the living again. I can even drive without swerving or almost falling asleep. To say I had a bad trip in an understatement. Be careful with all the sh.. med. Use it only when there is no alternative to the pain but dont abuse it. Joyce