| Hydrocodone | Vicodin | Lortab | Fioricet | Phentermine | Adipex |
| Didrex | Tenuate | Ambien | Xanax | Valium |
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
is used to treat moderate to chronic pain.
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
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In Canada—
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Note: | For quick reference, the following narcotic analgesics and acetaminophen combinations are numbered to match the corresponding brand names. |
Other commonly used names are: APAP with
codeine Co-codAPAP Co-hycodAPAP Co-oxycodAPAP Co-proxAPAP Drocode,
acetaminophen, and caffeine
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
with APAP Oxycodone with APAP Propoxyphene with APAP
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Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab s: | ||||||||
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Combination
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s containing narcotic analgesics
(nar-KOT-ik an-al-JEE-zicks)
and acetaminophen
( a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen)
are used to relieve pain. A narcotic analgesic and acetaminophen used together may provide better pain relief than either
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
used alone. In some cases, relief of pain may come at lower doses of each
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
.
Narcotic
analgesics act in the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain.
Many of their side effects are also caused by actions in the CNS. When
narcotics are used for a long time, your body may get used to them so
that larger amounts are needed to relieve pain. This is called
tolerance to the
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
.
Also, when narcotics are used for a long time or in large doses, they
may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence).
Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal symptoms when you stop
taking the
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
.
Acetaminophen does not become habit-forming when taken for a long time or in large doses, but it may cause other unwanted effects, including liver damage, if too much is taken.
In the U.S., these
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s
are available only with your medical doctor's or dentist's
prescription. In Canada, some acetaminophen, codeine, and caffeine
combinations are available without a prescription.
These
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s are available in the following dosage forms:
In deciding to use a
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
, the risks of taking the
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and
your doctor will make. For narcotic analgesic and acetaminophen
combinations, the following should be considered:
Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to acetaminophen or to a narcotic analgesic. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy—
Breast-feeding—Acetaminophen, codeine, and
propoxyphene pass into the breast milk. It is not known whether other
narcotic analgesics pass into the breast milk. However, these
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children—Breathing problems may be especially likely
to occur when narcotic analgesics are given to children younger than 2
years of age. These children are usually more sensitive than adults to
the effects of narcotic analgesics. Also, unusual excitement or
restlessness may be more likely to occur in children receiving these
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s.
Acetaminophen has been tested in children and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Older adults—Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of narcotic analgesics. This may increase the chance of side effects, especially breathing problems, during treatment.
Acetaminophen has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Other
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s—Although certain
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s should not be used together at all, in other cases two different
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s
may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these
cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions
may be necessary. When you are taking a narcotic analgesic and
acetaminophen combination, it is especially important that your health
care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
Take this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
only as directed by your medical doctor or dentist.
Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it
for a longer time than your medical doctor or dentist ordered. This is
especially important for young children and elderly patients, who may
be more sensitive than other people to the effects of narcotic
analgesics. If too much of a narcotic analgesic is taken, it may become
habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence) or lead to
medical problems because of an overdose. Taking too much acetaminophen
may cause liver damage.
If you think that this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
is not working properly after you have been taking it for a few weeks, do not increase the dose . Instead, check with your medical doctor or dentist.
Dosing—
The dose of these
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The number of capsules or tablets or teaspoonfuls of solution or suspension that you take depends on the strength of the
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
.
Missed dose—
If your medical doctor or dentist has ordered you to take this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
according to a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as
you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage—
To store this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
:
If you will be taking this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
for a long time (for example, for several months at a time), or in high
doses, your doctor should check your progress at regular visits.
Check the labels of all nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) and prescription
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s you now take. If any contain acetaminophen or a narcotic be especially careful, since taking them while taking this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
may lead to overdose. If you have any questions about this, check with your medical doctor, dentist, or pharmacist.
The narcotic analgesic in this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
; other prescription pain
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
or narcotics; barbiturates;
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental
anesthetics. Also, there may be a greater risk of liver damage if you
drink three or more alcoholic beverages while you are taking
acetaminophen. Do not drink alcoholic beverages, and check with your medical doctor or dentist before taking any of the
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s listed above, while you are using this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
.
Too much use of the acetaminophen in this combination
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
together with certain other
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s may increase the chance of unwanted effects. The risk will depend on how much of each
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
you take every day, and on how long you take the
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s together. If your doctor directs you to take these
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s together on a regular basis, follow his or her directions carefully. However, do not take this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
together with any of the following
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s for more than a few days, unless your doctor has directed you to do so and is following your progress:
This
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or lightheaded, or to feel a false sense of well-being. Make sure you know how you react to this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and clearheaded.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem.
Nausea or vomiting may occur, especially after the first couple of doses. This effect may go away if you lie down for a while. However, if nausea or vomiting continues, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Lying down for a while may also help relieve some other side effects, such as dizziness or lightheadedness, that may occur.
Before having any kind of surgery (including
dental surgery) or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or
dentist in charge that you are taking this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
.
Narcotic analgesics may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if dry mouth continues for more than 2 weeks, check with your dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.
If you have been taking this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
regularly for several weeks or more, do not suddenly stop taking it without first checking with your doctor.
Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking
before stopping completely, to lessen the chance of withdrawal side
effects. This will depend on which of these
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s you have been taking, and the amount you have been taking every day.
If you think you or someone else may have taken an overdose of this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose of this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
or taking alcohol or CNS depressants with this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
may lead to unconsciousness or death. Signs of overdose of narcotics
include convulsions (seizures), confusion, severe nervousness or
restlessness, severe dizziness, severe drowsiness, shortness of breath
or troubled breathing, and severe weakness. Signs of severe
acetaminophen overdose may not occur until several days after the
overdose is taken.
Along with its needed effects, a
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects
may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Also, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical
attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body
adjusts to the
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
. However, check with your medical doctor or dentist if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Although not all of the side effects listed above have been reported for all of these combination
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s,
they have been reported for at least one of them. However, since all of
the narcotic analgesics are very similar, any of the above side effects
may occur with any of these
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s.
After you stop using this
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on which of these
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
s you were taking, the amount of
Hydrocodone Vicodin Lortab
you were using, and how long you used it. During this time check with
your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.