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