2006-12-12 11:43:20 · 4 answers · asked by sweetness #1 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Vicodin is hydrocodone (pain reliever) and tylenol. It is used for mild to moderate pain control. Do not take more than prescribed by your doctor - tylenol is very damaging to the liver in high doses.
2006-12-12 11:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by vamedic4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vicodin is:
5mg of Hydrocodone and 500mg of Acetaminophen.
It is used to relieve severe to moderate pain.
2006-12-12 14:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by curious for knowledge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GENERIC NAME: HYDROCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN - ORAL (hi-dro-CODE-own/ah-seet-ah-MIN-oh-fen)
BRAND NAME(S): Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin
USES: This medication is a combination of a narcotic (hydrocodone) and a non-narcotic (acetaminophen) used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, and acetaminophen decreases the formation of prostaglandins, therefore relieving pain.
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to suppress a cough.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, as directed by your doctor. You may take this drug with or without food. If you have nausea, you may take this drug with food, although doing so may decrease its effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives for decreasing nausea (e.g., antihistamines, lying down for 1-2 hours with minimal head movement). The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Pain medications work best in relieving pain before it becomes severe. Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in relieving it. Use this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval. When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well. This medication contains acetaminophen. Do not take more acetaminophen than recommended (see Side Effects section).
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing, vision changes, or mental/mood changes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: slow/irregular breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, change in the amount of urine. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: impairment or loss of hearing (especially with high doses for long periods). If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams). If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
2006-12-12 11:59:20 · answer #3 · answered by meekaila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-16 02:16:56 · answer #4 · answered by nascar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a really stromg pain medication that you can easily get addicted to
2006-12-12 11:51:19 · answer #5 · answered by Yemi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pain its not an anti inflammatory it very addicting be careful
2006-12-12 15:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by nicole l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a pain killer!
2006-12-12 11:46:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋