Hydrocodone is a pain reliever commonly prescribed by doctors and sold under the brand name Vicodin.
This medicine contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen, which can be very strong and become habit-forming.
Hydrocodone Uses
This drug is used to reduce mild to extreme pain. It includes an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a pain reliever which is not an opioid (acetaminophen).
Hydrocodone acts in the brain to modify how pain is felt and reacted to by the body. Acetaminophen may also decrease a fever.
Extended-release (long-acting) capsules or extended-release tablets of hydrocodone should not be used for the treatment of pain that can be managed by medicine.
Hydrocodone is in a class of medications called opiate analgesics (narcotics).
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If this medication is taken on a daily basis and you skip a dose, take it as soon as you recall. If the time for the next dose is close, skip the skipped dose. At your normal time, take your next dose.
Swallow one at a time with plenty of water on the extended-release capsules or extended-release tablets. As soon as you put it in your mouth, swallow each capsule or tablet.
The doctor will probably start you on a low dose of hydrocodone and will gradually raise your dose if required to manage the pain, not more than once every 3 to 7 days.
The body may get used to the drug after taking hydrocodone for a certain period. Your doctor can raise your dosage of hydrocodone if this occurs or may prescribe another drug to manage your pain.
Missed Dose
If you are on a daily schedule using this medication and skip a dose, use it as soon as you recall.
If the time for the next dose is close, skip the skipped dose. Use the next dose at a normal time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Overdose
Overdose of a drug can be accidental. If you have taken more than the prescribed hydrocodone tablets, there is a chance of getting a harmful effect on your body’s functions. Overdose of a medicine can lead to some medical emergency.
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Hydrocodone can cause increased pressure in your brain and cause breathing problems if you have a head injury.
For people with stomach problems
If you have intestinal obstruction, ulcerative colitis, or constipation, use caution when taking this medication. Your symptoms can deteriorate with this medication.
For people with severe Kidney disease
In your body, this medication can build up, which can cause breathing problems and other side effects.
For people with Liver disease
The risk of liver failure is increased if you have serious liver disease. This medication can also build up in your body, which can cause breathing problems and other side effects.
For people with Asthma
Do not use this drug without talking to your doctor if you are suffering from serious or uncontrolled asthma. In a supervised environment, you would have to take the first few doses.
Storage
Direct contact with heat, air and light may damage your medicines. The exposure of medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach. Mainly the drug should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).
Hydrocodone vs Oxycodone:
Hydrocodone
Oxycodone
Hydrocodone is a pain reliever commonly prescribed. It is sold under the brand name Vicodin.
Oxycodone is in a family of medicines called analgesics for opiates (narcotics).
This drug is used in conjunction to alleviate mild to extreme pain. It includes an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a pain reliever, which is not opioid (acetaminophen).
To help alleviate mild to extreme pain, this drug is used. Oxycodone belongs to a class of medicines known as analgesics for opioids. In the brain, it acts to modify how the body feels and reacts to pain.
Some of the common side effects of Hydrocodone are:
This drug is used to reduce mild to extreme pain. It includes an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a pain reliever, which is not opioid (acetaminophen).
2. What are the side effects of Hydrocodone?
Some of the common side effects of Hydrocodone are:
Stomach pain
Dry mouth
Tiredness
Headache
3. What is Hydrocodone?
Hydrocodone is a pain reliever commonly prescribed. It is sold under the brand name Vicodin. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen are mixed together in this medicine.
4. How should Hydrocodone be used?
Take hydrocodone every day at about the same time. Swallow one at a time with plenty of water on the extended-release capsules or extended-release tablets.
5. How to treat Hydrocodone addiction?
If you are taking too much of Hydrocodone then there is a chance of getting some negative effects. Talk to your doctor immediately if you are taking too much hydrocodone. If you suddenly stop the usage of Hydrocodone then it can lead to some symptoms like:
Anxiety
Trouble in sleeping
Irritability
Unusual sweating
Muscle aches
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