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