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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is hydrocodone and acetaminophen and brand names are Anexsia, Dolorex Forte, Hycet and Liquicet.

The active ingredients of this medication are hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen.

Hydrocodone was first manufactured in the early 1920s by the German pharmaceutical company Knoll.

Mainly used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Hives
Difficulty breathing
Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
Feeling light-headed, fainting
Seizure (convulsions)
Nausea
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Itching

Cautions / Warnings:

Not advisable in people who are having liver or kidney disease.
Not advisable in pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Not advisable in people who are having low blood pressure, underactive thyroid, mental illness, stomach or intestinal disorder.

Drug Interactions:
Antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon)
Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Bronchodilators such as ipratropium (Atrovent) or tiotropium (Spiriva)
Irritable bowel medications such as dicyclomine (Bentyl)

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Ibuprofen	7.27	6.08	1.32	350
Hydrocodone	7.2	6.67	3.84	76
Aleve	7.06	6.16	1.12	110
Advil	6.97	5.81	0.77	375
Vicodin	6.53	6.21	4.16	139
Tylenol	6.51	5.32	0.88	536

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Effectiveness of Hydrocodone by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Hydrocodone, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	5.4%	19.6%	65.2%	8.7%	1.1%
Balance/Equilibrium	2.2%	8.9%	84.4%	3.3%	1.1%
Blood Pressure	1.1%	3.3%	93.4%	1.1%	1.1%
Breathing	1.1%	5.5%	91.2%	1.1%	1.1%
Confidence	0%	4.4%	85.7%	6.6%	3.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills	2.2%	22.8%	68.5%	3.3%	3.3%
Digestion	4.3%	8.7%	84.8%	1.1%	1.1%
Emotional Well-being	1.1%	11%	62.6%	19.8%	5.5%
Energy	5.4%	21.7%	54.3%	15.2%	3.3%
Eyesight	2.2%	2.2%	93.4%	0%	2.2%
Memory	1.1%	16.5%	80.2%	1.1%	1.1%
Mental Clarity	5.5%	24.2%	62.6%	5.5%	2.2%
Pain	2.2%	6.5%	29.3%	21.7%	40.2%
Patience	1.1%	7.7%	75.8%	11%	4.4%
Sexual Health	0%	8.8%	83.5%	4.4%	3.3%
Skin Complexion	0%	1.1%	95.6%	2.2%	1.1%
Sleep	1.1%	9.9%	39.6%	22%	27.5%
Stress Level	0%	7.7%	65.9%	14.3%	12.1%

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Commonly Reported Hydrocodone Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	95.6%	2.2%	0%	2.2%	0%
Blurred Vision	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	78.3%	6%	12%	1.2%	2.4%
Depression	93.4%	4.4%	2.2%	0%	0%
Difficulty Urinating	96.7%	1.1%	0%	2.2%	0%
Dizziness	71.4%	12.1%	13.2%	3.3%	0%
Drowsiness	52.2%	17.4%	13%	13%	4.3%
Dry Mouth	64.8%	22%	8.8%	2.2%	2.2%
Fatigue	67.4%	18.5%	12%	1.1%	1.1%
Fever	97.8%	2.2%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	90.1%	6.6%	2.2%	1.1%	0%
Insomnia	75%	12.5%	12.5%	0%	0%
Lethargy	78.9%	10.5%	9.2%	1.3%	0%
Movement Problems	90.8%	5.3%	2.6%	0%	1.3%
Muscle Cramping	87.5%	0%	12.5%	0%	0%
Muscle Spasms	96.1%	2.6%	1.3%	0%	0%
Nausea	76.9%	9.9%	7.7%	4.4%	1.1%
Sexual Dysfunction	75%	12.5%	12.5%	0%	0%
Slow Breathing	94.7%	3.9%	1.3%	0%	0%
Slow Heartbeat	96.1%	2.6%	1.3%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	77.8%	11.1%	0%	0%	11.1%
Tremors	98.8%	0%	1.2%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Hydrocodone Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Addiction	89%	5.5%	3.3%	1.1%	1.1%
Confusion	84.3%	9.6%	4.8%	1.2%	0%
Delirium	93.4%	5.5%	0%	1.1%	0%
Heart Attack	98.9%	1.1%	0%	0%	0%
Itching	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Lethargy	86.7%	6.7%	6.7%	0%	0%
Movement Problems	86.7%	6.7%	6.7%	0%	0%
Muscle Spasms	93.3%	0%	6.7%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	95.5%	0%	4.5%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Hydrocodone

Since taking Hydrocodone Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall	3.1%
Hallucination	3.1%

Hospitalization	2.1%
Stroke	1%

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27 May 2013	When used properly hydrocodone is a useful pain reliever, however my concern is its addictive qualities —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
15 Feb 2012	I'd prefer to just take an OTC drug like advil which has less side effects for me than hydrocodone. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
02 Jan 2012	works very well for pain. Must eat before taking medication. Severely decreased mental clarity. Makes me very sleepy. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
20 Sep 2011	It helps a lot so I don't have as much pain. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use