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What is hydrocodone used for?
Special warnings about hydrocodone?
What are some possible side effects?
What is Hydrocodone used for?
Hhydrocodone acts on the central nervous system to relieve pain.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses but it is most common use is in the treatment of
moderate to moderately severe pain. Hydrocodone can be prescribed unver the name Vicodine.
Special Warnings with Hydrocodone :
Hydrocodone can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to .
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to acetaminophen, codeine, hydrocodone, sulfite, or any other drugs.
Hydrocodone may make you drowsy and dizzy; do not drive a car or operate heavy machinery until you know how acetaminophen and hydrocodone affects you. What are some possible side effects of hydrocodone?
- lightheadedness
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- constipation
- stomach pain
- rash
- difficulty urinating
- difficulty breathing
- mood changes
- Drug abuse and Dependence
For more detailed information about Hydrocodone, ask your health care provider.
Common misspelling of Hydrocodone - hidrocodone, hydrocodine, hydrocoidone, hydrocoadone, codone, coidine |
