This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.
Vicodin tablets are used for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Vicodin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before taking this medicineYou should not use Vicodin if you are allergicto acetaminophen (Tylenol) or hydrocodone, or if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other narcotic medications.
Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
Some medicines can interact with hydrocodone and cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Be sure your doctor knows if you also take medicine for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease, migraine headaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea and vomiting. Ask your doctor before making any changes in how or when you take your medications.
Vicodin may be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Never share it with someone else, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Misuse of narcotic medicine like Vicodin can cause overdose, addiction, or death, especially in a child or someone taking it without a prescription. Do not suddenly stop taking Vicodin after long-term use, or you may face unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Instead, take medical help to stop using this medicine safely.
Store Vicodin away fromheat and moisture at room temperature. Keep track of the amount of medicine in your bottle. Vicodin is a drug of abuse, so be aware of misusing it or taking it without a prescription. If you need a new dose instantly, order Vicodin overnight.
We are the best online pharmacy in termsof delivery, guarantee, and availability of drugs. Ask a medical health care provider before using any other allergy, cold, pain, or sleep medication. For example, acetaminophen (APAP) is available in many combination medicines. However, it can lead to a fatal overdose. Check the label before buying any medication for cold, allergy, pain, or sleep. You should avoid taking this drug because
Vicodin may cause impairmentin your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving any vehicle or operating any heavy machinery until you know this medicine’s effect on you. Severe drowsiness or dizziness can cause accidental falls or injuries. Avoid consumption of alcohol because it may increase your liver damage risk while using acetaminophen. Avoid consumption of alcohol because it may increase your liver damage risk while using acetaminophen.
