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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 hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Avoid alcohol while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Alcohol canincrease drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, possibly resultingin unconsciousness and death hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liverwhen taken with alcohol hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may cause constipation hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Drink plenty ofwater (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Increasedfiber in the diet may also help to alleviate constipation hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
What is hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Hydrocodone (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcoticanalgesics hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. It relieves pain hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effectsof hydrocodone hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Together, hydrocodone and acetaminophen are used to relieve moderate-to-severepain hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other thanthose listed in this medication guide hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
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 hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• 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 hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category C hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Thismeans that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Donot take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnantor could become pregnant during treatment hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen passes into breast milk and may affecta nursing infant hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Do not take this medication without first talking to yourdoctor if you are breast-feeding a baby hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• 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 acetaminophenhours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
How should I take hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Take hydrocodone and acetaminophen exactly as directed by your doctor hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctorto explain them to you hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Take hydrocodone and acetaminophen with food or milk if it causes stomachupset hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• 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 hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacistwhere you can get one hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may cause constipation hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Drink plenty ofwater (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Increasedfiber in the diet may also help to alleviate constipation hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Store hydrocodone and acetaminophen at room temperature away from moistureand heat hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Do not take a double doseof this medication hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking the nextdose hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• 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 hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
What should I avoid while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Avoid alcohol while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Alcohol canincrease drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, possibly resultingin unconsciousness and death hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liverwhen taken with alcohol hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Hydrocodone may cause drowsiness or dizziness hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
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 hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. 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 hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
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 hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Dangerous side effects couldresult hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with hydrocodoneand acetaminophen hours of hydrocodone withdrawl. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescriptionor over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about hydrocodone and acetaminophenwritten for health professionals that you may read hours of hydrocodone withdrawl.
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