hydrocodone apap 5 500
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 hydrocodone apap 5 500. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hydrocodone apap 5 500. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hydrocodone apap 5 500. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hydrocodone apap 5 500. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Avoid alcohol while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen hydrocodone apap 5 500. Alcohol canincrease drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, possibly resultingin unconsciousness and death hydrocodone apap 5 500. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liverwhen taken with alcohol hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants hydrocodone apap 5 500. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hydrocodone apap 5 500. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may cause constipation hydrocodone apap 5 500. Drink plenty ofwater (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect hydrocodone apap 5 500. Increasedfiber in the diet may also help to alleviate constipation hydrocodone apap 5 500.
What is hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Hydrocodone (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcoticanalgesics hydrocodone apap 5 500. It relieves pain hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effectsof hydrocodone hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Together, hydrocodone and acetaminophen are used to relieve moderate-to-severepain hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other thanthose listed in this medication guide hydrocodone apap 5 500.
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 hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• 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 hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category C hydrocodone apap 5 500. Thismeans that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby hydrocodone apap 5 500. Donot take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnantor could become pregnant during treatment hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen passes into breast milk and may affecta nursing infant hydrocodone apap 5 500. Do not take this medication without first talking to yourdoctor if you are breast-feeding a baby hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• 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 acetaminophenhydrocodone apap 5 500. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose hydrocodone apap 5 500.
How should I take hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Take hydrocodone and acetaminophen exactly as directed by your doctor hydrocodone apap 5 500. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctorto explain them to you hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Take hydrocodone and acetaminophen with food or milk if it causes stomachupset hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• 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 hydrocodone apap 5 500. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacistwhere you can get one hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming hydrocodone apap 5 500. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hydrocodone apap 5 500. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hydrocodone apap 5 500. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hydrocodone apap 5 500. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may cause constipation hydrocodone apap 5 500. Drink plenty ofwater (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect hydrocodone apap 5 500. Increasedfiber in the diet may also help to alleviate constipation hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Store hydrocodone and acetaminophen at room temperature away from moistureand heat hydrocodone apap 5 500.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember hydrocodone apap 5 500. Do not take a double doseof this medication hydrocodone apap 5 500. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking the nextdose hydrocodone apap 5 500.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• 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 hydrocodone apap 5 500.
What should I avoid while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Avoid alcohol while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen hydrocodone apap 5 500. Alcohol canincrease drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, possibly resultingin unconsciousness and death hydrocodone apap 5 500. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liverwhen taken with alcohol hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants hydrocodone apap 5 500. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hydrocodone apap 5 500. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities hydrocodone apap 5 500. Hydrocodone may cause drowsiness or dizziness hydrocodone apap 5 500. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications hydrocodone apap 5 500. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor hydrocodone apap 5 500. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous hydrocodone apap 5 500.
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 hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur hydrocodone apap 5 500. 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 hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming hydrocodone apap 5 500. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hydrocodone apap 5 500. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hydrocodone apap 5 500. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hydrocodone apap 5 500. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur hydrocodone apap 5 500. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome hydrocodone apap 5 500.
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 hydrocodone apap 5 500. Dangerous side effects couldresult hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants hydrocodone apap 5 500. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hydrocodone apap 5 500. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications hydrocodone apap 5 500. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor hydrocodone apap 5 500. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous hydrocodone apap 5 500.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with hydrocodoneand acetaminophen hydrocodone apap 5 500. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescriptionor over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products hydrocodone apap 5 500.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about hydrocodone and acetaminophenwritten for health professionals that you may read hydrocodone apap 5 500.
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