Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen: Side Effects

Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen comes in tablet form and is administered orally. Hydrocodone is a narcotic analgesic that acts like codeine. Hydrocodone can be habit forming. For this reason, it should only be taken on the advice of your doctor and in the exact quantities prescribed by him.

Acetaminophen is also an analgesic, but a less potent one than Hydrocodone. It augments the effects of Hydrocodone. Together these drugs are useful in relieving moderate to extreme pain.

How to take Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. You should get your doubts clarified with your doctor, pharmacist or a qualified nurse, if you are not clear about the instructions given.

Take the medicine with a full glass of water. If it causes stomach upset, you can take it with food or milk.

Use a measuring spoon or cup that you can get from your drugstore, so that you can accurately measure out your dose.

Do not take more of the drug than prescribed by your doctor.

Storage

Store under controlled room temperature at 15 – 30 degrees centigrade (59 – 86 deg Fahrenheit). Keep away from the reach of children.

Dosage

The dosage is adjusted by the doctor to suit the severity of the pain and the patient’s response. It is important to adhere to the dosage prescribed by your doctor precisely.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. In that case wait for the prescribed time before taking the next dose. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose altogether. Never take a double dose, or increase the dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Overdose

If you suspect an overdose, consult your doctor and take emergency medical attention immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include weakness, dizziness, slow breathing, seizures, nausea, vomiting and sweating. In more severe cases, it may result in loss of consciousness or coma.  

Precautions

Do not consume alcohol when you are taking Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen. Alcohol increases the drowsiness induced by the drug and can lead to unconsciousness, and can even be fatal in extreme cases. Moreover, your liver runs the risk of being damaged if you take alcohol with Acetaminophen.

Inform your doctor of all the other drugs that you are taking. Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen increase the effect of drowsiness caused by some of the other drugs like painkillers, antidepressants, antihistamines, and anxiety and seizure medication.

Extra care should be taken in the case of elderly or weak patients and those having impaired renal or hepatitic function.

Hydrocodone is likely to impair mental and physical alertness. For this reason, while taking this drug, you should avoid activities like driving and operation of machinery that require a greater degree of dexterity and attention.

Hydrocodone is habit forming. The drug should not be taken for longer periods than that prescribed by the doctor.

Side Effects

Lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting are the most common side effects. Other less serious side effects include constipation, sweating, itching, decreased sex drive, drowsiness, lethargy, anxiety, fear, and impairment of physical and mental abilities.

Allergic reactions, slow or weak breathing, extreme weakness or unconsciousness are the more serious side effects. If you notice any of these you should take emergency medical help.

Hydrocodone is a habit forming drug, and you may suffer withdrawal symptoms while discontinuing the drug.

You may also experience other side effects apart from those listed here. It is a good idea to consult your doctor in case you notice anything abnormal while taking the drug.

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