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Hydrocodone/APAP
Brand
Name: Hydrocodone/APAP
Most
Common Hydrocodone Medical Uses
Hydrocodone
relieves pain. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that
increases the effects of hydrocodone. Together, acetaminophen and
hydrocodone are most commonly used to relieve moderate-to-severe
pain. Acetaminophen and hydrocodone may also be used for purposes
other than those listed here.
How
to Take Hydrocodone Pain Medication
Take
acetaminophen and hydrocodone pain pills exactly as directed by your
doctor. Take each hydrocodone dose with a full glass of water. Take
acetaminophen and hydrocodone painkillers with food or milk if it
upsets your stomach. Never take more of the hydrocodone prescription
pain medication than is prescribed for you. Too much acetaminophen
and hydrocodone could be very harmful. Do not stop taking
acetaminophen and hydrocodone pain killers suddenly if you have been
taking it continuously for more than 5 to 7 days. Stopping
hydrocodone suddenly could cause withdrawal symptoms and make you
feel uncomfortable. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce your
hydrocodone dose.
Possible
Hydrocodone Side Effects
Stop
taking acetaminophen and hydrocodone pain medication and seek
emergency medical attention if you experience any of the following:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;
swelling of your 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. Less serious side effects
may be more likely to occur. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Hydrocodone
Medication Precautions
Hydrocodone
is habit forming and should only be used under close supervision if
you have an alcohol or drug addiction. Before taking hydrocodone
pain medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease; liver
disease; asthma; urinary retention; an enlarged prostate;
hypothyroidism; seizures epilepsy; gallbladder disease; a head
injury; or Addison's disease. Do not take hydrocodone pain relief
medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant
or breast-feeding a baby. 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 acetaminophen and hydrocodone pain relievers
therapy. Use extra caution.
Hydrocodone
Drug Interactions
Do
not take acetaminophen and hydrocodone pain killers if you have
taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan),
phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14
days. Dangerous side effects could result. The most serious
interactions affecting acetaminophen and hydrocodone painpills are
with those drugs that also cause sedation. Numerous drugs may lead
to dangerous sedation if taken with acetaminophen and hydrocodone
pain pills: Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any
prescription or over the counter medicines. Many other drugs contain
acetaminophen, especially over-the-counter pain, fever, cold, and
allergy medications.
Missed
Hydrocodone Dose
Take
the missed hydrocodone dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a
double dose of hydrocodone pain medication. Wait the prescribed
amount of time before taking your next dose.
Hydrocodone
Storage
Store
hydrocodone pain pills at room temperature away from moisture and
heat. Keep hydrocodone and all medications out of the reach of
children.
Hydrocodone
Pain Pills Notes
Avoid
alcohol while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen pane medications.
Alcohol will greatly increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by
hydrocodone and acetaminophen medicines and could be dangerous.
Also, acetaminophen can damage your liver if you drink three or more
alcoholic beverages a day. Avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers,
sedatives, and antihistamines except under the supervision of your
doctor. These medications also may cause dangerous sedation. Do not
share hydrocodone and acetaminophen pain pills with others for whom
it was not prescribed, since they may have a problem that is not
effectively treated by this drug.
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