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What is the most important information I should know about hydrocodone andacetaminophen ?
• Hydrocodone is habit forming hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Avoid alcohol while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Alcohol canincrease drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, possibly resultingin unconsciousness and death hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liverwhen taken with alcohol hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• 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 prescriptions without consultation. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may cause constipation hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Drink plenty ofwater (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Increasedfiber in the diet may also help to alleviate constipation hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.

What is hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Hydrocodone (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcoticanalgesics hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. It relieves pain hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effectsof hydrocodone hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Together, hydrocodone and acetaminophen are used to relieve moderate-to-severepain hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other thanthose listed in this medication guide hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.

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 prescriptions without consultation.
• 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 prescriptions without consultation.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category C hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Thismeans that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Donot take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnantor could become pregnant during treatment hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen passes into breast milk and may affecta nursing infant hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Do not take this medication without first talking to yourdoctor if you are breast-feeding a baby hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• 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 prescriptions without consultation. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.

How should I take hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Take hydrocodone and acetaminophen exactly as directed by your doctor hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctorto explain them to you hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Take hydrocodone and acetaminophen with food or milk if it causes stomachupset hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• 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 prescriptions without consultation. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacistwhere you can get one hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may cause constipation hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Drink plenty ofwater (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Increasedfiber in the diet may also help to alleviate constipation hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Store hydrocodone and acetaminophen at room temperature away from moistureand heat hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Do not take a double doseof this medication hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking the nextdose hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• 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 prescriptions without consultation.

What should I avoid while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Avoid alcohol while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Alcohol canincrease drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, possibly resultingin unconsciousness and death hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liverwhen taken with alcohol hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• 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 prescriptions without consultation. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Hydrocodone may cause drowsiness or dizziness hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.

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 prescriptions without consultation.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. 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 prescriptions without consultation.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.

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 prescriptions without consultation. Dangerous side effects couldresult hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• 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 prescriptions without consultation. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with hydrocodoneand acetaminophen hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescriptionor over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about hydrocodone and acetaminophenwritten for health professionals that you may read hydrocodone prescriptions without consultation.

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