Vicodin medicine information

description  instructions  precautions  side effects  overdose  notes  

Vicodin description

Acetaminophen and hydrocodoneBrand Name: Vicodin ES

Vicodin drug is an approved medication/substance by the FDA

How to take Vicodin

Vicodin 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.

Side effects of Vicodin

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.

Overdose: If you suspect a Vicodin overdose

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.

Vicodin additional 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.Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Vicodin alternatives and Generics names

Paracip, Acetaminophen, Paracetamol, Panadol, Tempra, Tylenol, Capital and codeine, CODEINE PHOSPHATE, Capital with codeine, Co-gesic, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE, Codeine phosphate and acetaminophen, Codeine, aspirin, apap formula no. 2, ASPIRIN, Codeine, aspirin, apap formula no. 3, Codeine, aspirin, apap formula no. 4, Codrix, Darvocet, Darvocet a500, PROPOXYPHENE NAPSYLATE, Darvocet-n 100, Darvocet-n 50, Dhc plus, DIHYDROCODEINE BITARTRATE, Dolene ap-65, Drixoral plus, DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, Duradyne dhc, Empracet w/ codeine phosphate #3, Empracet w/ codeine phosphate #4, Esgic, BUTALBITAL, Esgic-plus, Femcet, Fioricet, Fioricet w/ codeine, Hy-phen, Hydrocet, Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen, Infants' feverall, Injectapap, Lorcet-hd, Lortab, Medigesic plus, Neopap, Norcet, Norco, Oxycet, Oxycodone 2.5/apap 500, Oxycodone 5/apap 500, Oxycodone and acetaminophen, Papa-deine #3, Papa-deine #4, Pentazocine hcl and acetaminophen, Percocet, Phenaphen w/ codeine no. 2, Phenaphen w/ codeine no. 3, Phenaphen w/ codeine no. 4, Phenaphen-650 w/ codeine, Phrenilin, Phrenilin forte, Phrenilin with caffeine and codeine, Propacet 100, Propoxyphene hcl and acetaminophen, Propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen, Proval #3, Roxicet, Roxicet 5/500, Roxilox, Sedapap, Synalgos-dc-a, Talacen, Tavist allergy/sinus/headache, CLEMASTINE FUMARATE, Tencon, Triad, Triaprin, Tycolet, CAPLET, Tylenol w/ codeine, Tylenol w/ codeine no. 1, Tylenol w/ codeine no. 2, Tylenol w/ codeine no. 3, Tylenol w/ codeine no. 4, Tylox, Tylox-325, Ultracet, TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE, Vicodin, Vicodin es, Vicodin hp, Wygesic, Bancap, Bancap hc, Bucet, Butalbital and acetaminophen, Butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine, Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine, Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine phosphate, Butalbital, apap, and caffeine, Butalbital; acetaminophen; and caffeine with codeine phosphate, Butalbital; acetaminophen; caffeine and codeine phosphate, Butapap, Acephen, Acetaminophen and butalbital and caffeine, Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate, Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate #2, Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate #3, Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate #4, Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate no. 2, Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate no. 3, Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate no. 4, Acetaminophen and hydrocodone bitartrate, Acetaminophen and pentazocine hcl, Acetaminophen w/ codeine, Acetaminophen w/ codeine #2, Acetaminophen w/ codeine #4, Acetaminophen w/ codeine no. 2, Acetaminophen w/ codeine no. 3, Acetaminophen w/ codeine phosphate, Acetaminophen w/ codeine phosphate #3, Acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine, Acetaminophen, aspirin, and codeine phosphate, Acetaminophen, butalbital and caffeine, Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine, Acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine phosphate, Acetaminophen, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine bitartrate, Allay, Anexsia, Anexsia 5/325, Anexsia 7.5/325, Anexsia 7.5/650, Anoquan, Apap w/ codeine phosphate,

Vicodin Warning!

Schedule 3 product (FDA number 9806). Substance Hydrocodone combination product 15 mg/du also known as Tussionex,Tussend,Lortab,Vicodin,Hycodan,Anexsia

Pain relief related

 transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS),