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