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Date Posted: 07:13:24 08/11/11 Thu Lortab Generic Name: acetaminophen and hydrocodone (a SEET a MIN oh fen and hye droe KOE done) Brand Names: Anexsia, Co-Gesic, Dolorex Forte, Hycet, Liquicet, Lorcet, Lortab, Maxidone, Norco, Polygesic, Stagesic, Vicodin, Xodol, Zamicet, Zolvit, Zydone Ads by Google Treatment For Back Pain www.NorthAmericanSpine.comNorth American Spine - Experts In Treating Back Pain. E-Mail Us Today Chemotherapy Side Effects www.chemoready.caKnow The Side Effects And Learn How To Manage Them. Low Back Pain (Lumbago)? www.sijoint.comWatch a free webcast about a common overlooked cause of lower back pain Whorush: 26 sites by this AdSense ID What is Lortab? Related Video Video preview Arthritis What is Arthritis? Learn about how to manage the aches and pains. Lortab contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone. Lortab is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Lortab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Important information about Lortab Lortab can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage. Tell your doctor if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen. Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Tell your doctor if Lortab seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain. Before taking Lortab Do not use Lortab if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or hydrocodone. Hydrocodone may be habit forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share Lortab with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Tell your doctor if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen. To make sure you can safely take Lortab, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions: asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders; liver or kidney disease; a history of head injury or brain tumor; low blood pressure; a stomach or intestinal disorder; underactive thyroid; Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorder; curvature of the spine; mental illness; or a history of drug or alcohol addiction. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Lortab is harmful to an unborn baby, but it could cause breathing problems or addiction/withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Before you take Lortab, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Acetaminophen and hydrocodone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use Lortab without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. See also: Lortab pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (in more detail) Ads by Google New Drug Database Current, accurate drug database for healthcare systems goldstandard.com/ Foot Pain And Treatment Get Info On Common Foot Problems & Easy Tips For Your Feet. Call Now! www.GentleFootCare.ca Need Hip or Knee Surgery? No Long Wait Times, Get Moving Stop Putting Your Life On Hold! www.4nowait.ca Whorush: 26 sites by this AdSense ID How should I take Lortab? Take Lortab exactly as prescribed. Never take Lortab in larger amounts, or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver. Adults should not take more than 1 gram (1000 mg) of acetaminophen per dose or 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. If you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day, never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) of acetaminophen per day. One Lortab tablet may contain up to 500 mg of acetaminophen. Know the amount of acetaminophen in the specific product you are taking. Measure the liquid form of Lortab with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking Lortab. Ask your doctor about ways to increase the fiber in your diet. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Lortab. Acetaminophen can cause false results with certain lab tests for glucose (sugar) in the urine. Talk to your doctor if you are diabetic and you notice changes in your glucose levels during treatment. If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Lortab. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time. Store Lortab at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep track of the amount of Lortab used from each new bottle. Hydrocodone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription. See also: Lortab dosage (in more detail) What happens if I miss a dose? Since Lortab is taken as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1 800 222 1222. An overdose of Lortab can be fatal. The first signs of an acetaminophen overdose include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, and confusion or weakness. Later symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes. Overdose symptoms may also include extreme drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, cold and clammy skin, muscle weakness, fainting, weak pulse, slow heart rate, coma, blue lips, shallow breathing, or no breathing What should I avoid while taking Lortab? Lortab may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen. Check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or APAP. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |