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Date Posted: 07:16:12 08/11/11 Thu Vicodin 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 Chronic Pain? www.clinicaltrialscanada.comWe have a new Chronic Pain Trial Join Now and You Might Find Relief! Need Hip or Knee Surgery? www.4nowait.caNo Long Wait Times, Get Moving Stop Putting Your Life On Hold! Whorush: 26 sites by this AdSense ID What is Vicodin? Related Video Video preview Rheumatoid Arthritis Learn the signs of RA and how to relieve the pain. Vicodin is a tablet containing 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. Vicodin is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Vicodin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Important information about Vicodin Keep your Vicodin in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Vicodin 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. The hydrocodone found in Vicodin may be habit-forming and this medicine should only be used by the person it was prescribed for. Tell your doctor if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take any medication that contains acetaminophen. Tell your doctor if Vicodin seems to stop working as well as it has before in relieving your pain. Before taking Vicodin Do not use Vicodin 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 Vicodin 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 Vicodin, 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 Vicodin is harmful to an unborn baby, but it could cause breathing problems or addiction/withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Before you take Vicodin, 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 Vicodin without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. See also: Vicodin pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (in more detail) Ads by Google Low Back Pain (Lumbago)? Learn about lower back pain that mimics sciatica like symptoms. www.sijoint.com Foot Pain And Treatment Get Info On Common Foot Problems & Easy Tips For Your Feet. Call Now! www.GentleFootCare.ca Migraine Relief New medical device from Europe Relieve migraine pain without pills www.cefaly.ca Whorush: 26 sites by this AdSense ID How should I take Vicodin? Take Vicodin exactly as prescribed. Never take Vicodin 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 Vicodin tablet may contain up to 750 mg of acetaminophen. Know the amount of acetaminophen in the specific product you are taking. Measure the liquid form of Vicodin 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 Vicodin. 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 Vicodin suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Vicodin. 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 Vicodin. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time. Store Vicodin at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep track of the amount of medicine 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: Vicodin dosage (in more detail) What happens if I miss a dose? Since Vicodin 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 Vicodin 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 Vicodin? Vicodin 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 ] |