what is vicodin?

Question

a pain medication.....how strong ?

Answer 1

i think it's very strong. it's what dr. house uses to take away the pain from his leg.. tee-hee..

and very addicting.

Answer 2

Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone (marketed as Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Novahistex, Hydroco, Tussionex, Vicoprofen, Xodol) is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two of the naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive. Sales and production of this drug have increased significantly in recent years, as have diversion and illicit use. Hydrocodone is commonly available in tablet, capsule and syrup form.

Answer 3

A prescription pain reliever containing hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Classified in the same category as OxyContin, Vicodin contains 5-10mg of hydrocodone.

Note - can be addictive. Controlled substance.

Answer 4

Vicodin (Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone, not to be confused with dihydrocodeine) is a pain killer most commonly seen as a white tablet with the name "Vicodin", "Vicodin ES", or "Vicodin HP" imprinted on one side. It shares its characteristics with many other drugs in chemistry and form; such drugs are also pain killers and may be marketed as Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Bancap HC, Dolacet, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, T-Gesic, Vicodin, or Zydone.

Vicodin was put into Schedule III along with anabolic steroids, ketamine, paregoric, Xyrem, Marinol, and hydrocodone/codeine (when "compounded with an NSAID" or with paracetamol); these drugs have high psychological dependence and low to medium physical addiction

Vicodin is most commonly prescribed for persons experiencing pain after surgery or intense pain. It helps calm a person down and increases his or her ability to relax and forget about painful ailments, which speeds up recovery

Drugs that should be avoided in order to decrease the chance of side effects are isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or other monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) 14 days prior to use. Acetaminophen should also be avoided so as to decrease chances of destroying the liver. In addition, alcohol increases the drowsiness already caused by Vicodin and may result in a person's becoming unconscious or, much worse, dead. Aside from alcohol, other drugs that induce drowsiness should also be avoided (e.g., antidepressants, antihistamines, pain killers, muscle relaxants, etc.) so as to decrease chances of contracting Vicodin's severe side effects. Furthermore, if a person experiences Addison's Disease, kidney disease, gallbladder diseases, liver disease, complications with the thyroid, severe head injuries, asthma, or alcohol abuse, Vicodin should not be taken for fear of worsening the condition.

The Food and Drug Administration has put Vicodin in category C. This category includes any and all drugs which have not been tested in pregnancies therefore the effects of the drug on newborns have not been determined. The FDA does ensure a warning to breastfeeding mothers telling them that Vicodin does pass into breast milk, which can have adverse effects on nursing babies.

Side effects for Vicodin include an allergic reaction, weak breathing, seizures, clammy skin, severe weakness, dizziness, unconsciousness, yellowing of eyes or skin, unusual fatigue, bleeding, or bruising, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, muscle twitches, sweating, itching, tinnitus, hearing loss, decreased urination, and decreased sex drive. [4] Vicodin (in terms of hydrocodone) also has depressant effects on the central nervous system. [5] However, some of the less mundane effects can be desirable effects that are sought after by many drug addict victims. Those effects include a great euphoria and drowsiness, as well as slowing the pulse.[6] Vicodin has also been linked to causing stomach ulcers.

Symptoms of a Vicodin overdose may include slow breathing, cold and clammy skin, dizziness, weakness, loss of consciousness, confusion, small pupils, tiredness, coma, nausea, vomiting, and sweating, and an overdose may lead to death.

Addiction to Vicodin is similar to other powerful addictions; cravings for the drug take hold of a person and may even supersede a person's need for food or water.

The hydrocodone component of Vicodin is the reason for its abuse. Hydrocodone is derived from an opiate, the chemical effects of which are similar to those of heroin (although not quite as strong) and are highly addictive. It increases the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine, causing a strong euphoria.

The symptoms of Vicodin withdrawal include but are not limited to restlessness, muscle pain, bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes, goose bumps, involuntary leg movements, watery eyes, runny nose, loss of appetite, irritability, panic, nausea, chills, and sweating.

Vicodin's effects of disorientation, relaxation, and euphoria have been tampered with by mixing them with other drugs, but the most common method has been by mixing them with alcohol. Combined, the drunken effects of alcohol are heightened and brought upon faster.

Answer 5

its a very strong prescription painkiller.