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