Hydrocodone Side Effects
Hydrocodone for pain or cough
side effects and adverse reactions include the following. This is not an exhaustive list. Ask your doctor about how this medication may affect you before you begin treatment with
hydrocodone.
- anxiety
- constipation
- cognitive dullness
- respiratory depression
- problems urinating
- dizziness
- fatique
- drowsiness
- sore throat
- hydrocodone dependency
- sedation
- sense of well being
- itching
- nausea
- tightness in the chest
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Warnings & Recalls for Hydrocodone
- Use caution when consuming alcoholic beverages while using hydrocodone. Hydrocodone may exaggerate the effects of alcohol. Speak to your doctor about this risk.
Tell your doctor about the following before you begin taking
hydrocodone:
- recent or upcoming surgeries
- lung or breathing issues
- Addison’s disease
- glaucoma
- thyroid disease
- gastrointestinal disorders
- kidney disease
- any medications you are taking, including over the counter drugs and herbal supplements
- any allergies to food or medication
- history of addiction
Hydrocodone is a controlled substance and may be habit forming. If you are experiencing the symptoms of
hydrocodone dependency, please seek help from a medical professional.
Hydrocodone Treatment and Use
Hydrocodone, also known as dihydrocodone, is a type of drug known as a semisynthetic opioid. It is derived from the two opiate drugs codeine and thebaine. This medication is effective as an anti-tussive (cough suppressant) and analgesic for mild to moderate control of pain.
Hydrocodone for pain or cough is never given alone. Instead, it is offered in combination with other substances to treat cough or pain. Because you will receive hydrocodone together with other drugs, it is important to understand the possible side effects of both substances when you begin treating your cough or mild to moderate pain with this medication.
How to take hydrocodone
Hydrocodone comes in combination with other drugs in order to treat your pain or cough. It may be taken as a tablet or a liquid solution. Your doctor will tell you how to take hydrocodone containing medications appropriately to minimize side effects and chance of hydrocodone dependency.
Side effects of hydrocodone for pain or cough
Hydrocodone as a treatment for pain or cough is highly effective. Just 5 mg of hydrocodone is as powerful as 30 mg of codeine when taken orally. In fact, just 15 mg of this drug is now considered the equivalent of 10 mg of morphine.
Because of the potency of hydrocodone, sometimes severe side effects may come as a result. These include respiratory depression, muscle weakness, and hydrocodone dependency.
For more information about hydrocodone side effects and hydrocodone dependency, click on the “side effects” and “warnings” tabs at the top of the page.
