Hydrocodone: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions
Brand names: Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen
# Hydrocodone: What You Need to Know Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication that doctors prescribe to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It works by changing the way your brain and body respond to pain signals. Hydrocodone is often combined with acetaminophen (like Tylenol) in one tablet to make it work better. This medication should only be used when other pain treatments don't work well enough, and you should take it exactly as your doctor tells you to. It's very important to know that hydrocodone can be addictive and can cause serious side effects if not used carefully. Never take more of this medicine than prescribed, and never share it with other people—even if they have similar pain. Be especially careful if you're also taking other medications, because some drugs can make hydrocodone stay in your body longer and become dangerous. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take. Hydrocodone can cause drowsiness and dizziness, so don't drive or operate machinery after taking it. Always store this medication in a safe place away from children and pets, and never stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
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Check Now ↓Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- DRUG DEPENDENCE39,908 reports
- OVERDOSE23,094 reports
- PAIN17,092 reports
- EMOTIONAL DISTRESS15,288 reports
- DEATH15,205 reports
- TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS10,479 reports
- DRUG WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME9,367 reports
- ANXIETY4,772 reports
- DRUG ABUSE3,807 reports
- DEPRESSION3,345 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
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