drug information hydrocodone
Acetaminophen (hye dreo KOE done and ah see ta MIH no fen)
Brand Names: Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Bancap HC, Dolacet, Lorcet 10/650, Lorcet HD,Lorcet Plus, Lortab, Lortab 10, Lortab 5/500, Lortab 7.5/500, Lortab Elixir, Norco,T-Gesic, Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Vicodin HP, Zydone
What is the most important information I should know about hydrocodone andacetaminophen ?
• Hydrocodone is habit forming drug information hydrocodone. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication drug information hydrocodone. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor drug information hydrocodone. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use drug information hydrocodone. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose drug information hydrocodone.
• Avoid alcohol while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen drug information hydrocodone. Alcohol canincrease drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, possibly resultingin unconsciousness and death drug information hydrocodone. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liverwhen taken with alcohol drug information hydrocodone.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants drug information hydrocodone. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications drug information hydrocodone. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor drug information hydrocodone.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may cause constipation drug information hydrocodone. Drink plenty ofwater (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect drug information hydrocodone. Increasedfiber in the diet may also help to alleviate constipation drug information hydrocodone.
What is hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Hydrocodone (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcoticanalgesics drug information hydrocodone. It relieves pain drug information hydrocodone.
• Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effectsof hydrocodone drug information hydrocodone.
• Together, hydrocodone and acetaminophen are used to relieve moderate-to-severepain drug information hydrocodone.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other thanthose listed in this medication guide drug information hydrocodone.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking hydrocodoneand acetaminophen ?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· a history of alcohol or drug abuse;
· kidney disease;
· liver disease;
· asthma;
· urinary retention;
· an enlarged prostate;
· hypothyroidism;
· seizures or epilepsy;
· gallbladder disease;
· a head injury; or
· Addison's disease drug information hydrocodone.
• You may not be able to take hydrocodone and acetaminophen , or you mayrequire a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you haveany of the conditions listed above drug information hydrocodone.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category C drug information hydrocodone. Thismeans that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby drug information hydrocodone. Donot take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnantor could become pregnant during treatment drug information hydrocodone.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen passes into breast milk and may affecta nursing infant drug information hydrocodone. Do not take this medication without first talking to yourdoctor if you are breast-feeding a baby drug information hydrocodone.
• If you are younger than 18 years of age or older than 60 years of age,you may be more likely to experience side effects from hydrocodone and acetaminophendrug information hydrocodone. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose drug information hydrocodone.
How should I take hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Take hydrocodone and acetaminophen exactly as directed by your doctor drug information hydrocodone. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctorto explain them to you drug information hydrocodone.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water drug information hydrocodone.
• Take hydrocodone and acetaminophen with food or milk if it causes stomachupset drug information hydrocodone.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of hydrocodoneand acetaminophen with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regulartable spoon drug information hydrocodone. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacistwhere you can get one drug information hydrocodone.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming drug information hydrocodone. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication drug information hydrocodone. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor drug information hydrocodone. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use drug information hydrocodone. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose drug information hydrocodone.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may cause constipation drug information hydrocodone. Drink plenty ofwater (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect drug information hydrocodone. Increasedfiber in the diet may also help to alleviate constipation drug information hydrocodone.
• Store hydrocodone and acetaminophen at room temperature away from moistureand heat drug information hydrocodone.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember drug information hydrocodone. Do not take a double doseof this medication drug information hydrocodone. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking the nextdose drug information hydrocodone.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected drug information hydrocodone.
• Symptoms of an hydrocodone and acetaminophen overdose may include slowbreathing, seizures, dizziness, weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, confusion,tiredness, cold and clammy skin, small pupils, nausea, vomiting, and sweating drug information hydrocodone.
What should I avoid while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Avoid alcohol while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen drug information hydrocodone. Alcohol canincrease drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, possibly resultingin unconsciousness and death drug information hydrocodone. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liverwhen taken with alcohol drug information hydrocodone.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants drug information hydrocodone. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications drug information hydrocodone. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor drug information hydrocodone.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities drug information hydrocodone. Hydrocodone may cause drowsiness or dizziness drug information hydrocodone. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities drug information hydrocodone.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications drug information hydrocodone. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor drug information hydrocodone. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous drug information hydrocodone.
What are the possible side effects of hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takinghydrocodone and acetaminophen and seek emergency medical attention or contactyour doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· slow, weak breathing;
· seizures;
· cold, clammy skin;
· severe weakness or dizziness;
· unconsciousness;
· yellowing of the skin or eyes; or
· unusual fatigue, bleeding, or bruising drug information hydrocodone.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur drug information hydrocodone. Continueto take hydrocodone and acetaminophen and talk to your doctor if you experience
· constipation;
· dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
· dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness;
· muscle twitches;
· sweating;
· itching;
· decreased urination; or
· decreased sex drive drug information hydrocodone.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming drug information hydrocodone. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication drug information hydrocodone. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor drug information hydrocodone. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use drug information hydrocodone. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose drug information hydrocodone.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur drug information hydrocodone. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome drug information hydrocodone.
What other drugs will affect hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Do not take hydrocodone and acetaminophen if you have taken a monoamineoxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil),or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days drug information hydrocodone. Dangerous side effects couldresult drug information hydrocodone.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants drug information hydrocodone. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications drug information hydrocodone. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor drug information hydrocodone.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications drug information hydrocodone. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor drug information hydrocodone. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous drug information hydrocodone.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with hydrocodoneand acetaminophen drug information hydrocodone. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescriptionor over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products drug information hydrocodone.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about hydrocodone and acetaminophenwritten for health professionals that you may read drug information hydrocodone.
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