Hydrocodone is an effective analgesic used for managing mild up to moderate pain. Hydrocodone is highly efficient and only 5 mg of hydrocodone is equivalent to 30 mg of codeine when administered orally. Early comparisons concluded that hydrocodone and morphine were equipotent for pain control. Hydrocodone is almost equivalent with morphine with all respects.
Hydrocodone is a semisynthetic narcotic pain reliever and a cough suppressant, very similar to codeine in its action. Hydrocodone is an opiate prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain, and it is intended for back pain and acute migraines.
Hydrocodone is only available in combination with other agents. Hydrocodone is commonly used with paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen or aspirin as tablets, capsules and liquid preparations.
Hydrocodone is a short term solution. If Hydrocodone is used over a long period of time, your body can become dependent on this substance and begins to require more of the drug just for managing the same pain problem. It is very important to take hydrocodone exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist and never increase the dosage if you see that Hydrocodone is not working for you anymore. If Hydrocodone is not efficient any more please talk with your doctor as soon as possible to get a dose adjustment.
Some substances may interact with the effects of Hydrocodone. You should 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 because you can experience dangerous side effects. 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.
The side effects of Hydrocodone, that may go away during treatment, include dizziness, drowsiness, lightheaded, constipation, nausea, or vomiting. If you see that the symptoms that you experience do not go away contact you local health care provider immediately.
Note:
Hydrocodone is a prescription medication. You can buy Hydrocodone only if you have a prescription for it. This website is intended for pure information only. You should always check with your doctor first before using hydrocodone to keep pain under control.
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