Is taking 8 hydrocodone apap 10-500 in a day too much?

That depends, If your doctor perscribed it then he or she had a reason and then it is ok. There is nothiing wrong with the 80 mg of narcotic you would be taking, however, the 500 presents a serious problem. The 500 stands for the amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in the pill. 4,000mg (the amount in 8 pills) is the MAXIMUM for any 24 hour period. Overdoses of Tylenol cause a painful death within a week or two unless you can find a liver transplant. 4,000 is on the line, but the FDA is asking to have the maximum dose lowered because on occasion people have reported acute liver failure with only 4,000mg. If you drink regularly it is WAY WAY to much alcohol. You could also ask your doctor for a stronger prescription (15-350) to lessen the risk. I don't have your chart in front of you but your doctor could talk to you more about your specific case. Do not take that many if you are a recreational user, the acetaminophen od risk is to high.