I take hydrocodone 5/500 4x a day. Have for 7 years now. I have chronic pain from a horse accident many years ago. I take the pills at 7am, 12pm, 5pm and 10pm. I am very careful and time conscience when taking them. They don't work very well many times, or I still feel pain, but I know it's reduced, or better than if I wasn't on it at all, and I've learned to deal with the leftover pain I still have. My question or concern is...Am I causing myself physical dangers or problems by long term use? Is it ok to keep on this daily dosage of 5/500 4x a day permanently??