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All About Hydrocodone: Uses, Side Effects & Work
Hydrocodone Uses:
- This drug is used to reduce mild to extreme pain. It includes an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a pain reliever, which is not opioid (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone acts in the brain to modify how pain is felt and reacted to by the body. A fever may also be decreased by acetaminophen.
- Extended-release (long-acting) capsules or extended-release tablets of hydrocodone should not be used for the treatment of pain that can be managed by medicine. Hydrocodone is in a class of medicines called opiate analgesics (narcotics).
- Some of the common side effects of Hydrocodone are:
- Stomach pain
- Dry mouth
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Back pain
- Muscle tightening
- Difficulty in urinating
- Some of the serious side effects of Hydrocodone are:
- Chest pain
- Agitation
- Note that this drug has been prescribed by your doctor and he or she has decided that the benefit is greater than the risk of side effects. There are no significant side effects for many people who take this drug.
- Before taking Hydrocodone talk with your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other medications. The product may contain some inactive ingredients which can cause some serious allergic reactions or some other serious problems.
- Before using Hydrocodone talk with your doctor if you are having any medical history such as: brain disorders, breathing problems, kidney disease, Liver disease, mood disorders, stomach or intestinal problems, difficulty in urinating and gallbladder disease.
- If this medication is taken on a daily basis and you skip a dose, take it as soon as you recall. If the time for the next dose is close, skip the skipped dose. At your normal time, take your next dose..
- Swallow one at a time with plenty of water on the extended-release capsules or extended-release tablets. As soon as you put it in your mouth, swallow each capsule or tablet.The doctor will probably start you on a low dose of hydrocodone and will gradually raise your dose if required to manage the pain, not more than once every 3 to 7 days. The body may get used to the drug after taking hydrocodone for a certain period of time. Your doctor can raise your dosage of hydrocodone if this occurs, or may prescribe another drug to manage your pain.