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Lortab
(Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen) Pain Medication
Brand
Name: Lortab 5.0
Most
Common Lortab 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 Lortab Pain Medication
Take
acetaminophen and hydrocodone exactly as directed by your doctor.
Take each dose with a full glass of water. Take acetaminophen and
hydrocodone with food or milk if it upsets your stomach. Never take
more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Too much
acetaminophen and hydrocodone could be very harmful. Do not stop
taking acetaminophen and hydrocodone suddenly if you have been
taking it continuously for more than 5 to 7 days. Stopping suddenly
could cause withdrawal symptoms and make you feel uncomfortable.
Your doctor may want to gradually reduce your dose.
Possible
Lortab Side Effects
Stop
taking acetaminophen and hydrocodone 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.
Lortab
Precautions
Hydrocodone
is habit forming and should only be used under close supervision if
you have an alcohol or drug addiction. Before taking this
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 this 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 therapy. Use extra caution.
Lortab
Drug Interactions
Do
not take acetaminophen and hydrocodone 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 are with those drugs that
also cause sedation. Numerous drugs may lead to dangerous sedation
if taken with acetaminophen and hydrocodone: 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
Lortab Dose
Take
the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose
of this medication. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking
your next dose.
Lortab
Storage
Store
at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this and all
medications out of the reach of children.
Lortab
Notes
Avoid
alcohol while taking acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Alcohol will
greatly increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by
acetaminophen and hydrocodone 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 acetaminophen and hydrocodone 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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