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acetaminophen and hydrocodone (ah see ta MIH no fen and hye dreo KOE done)
Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Bancap HC, Dolacet, Lorcet 10/650, Lorcet HD, Lorcet Plus,Lortab, Lortab 10, Lortab 5/500, Lortab 7.5/500, Lortab Elixir, Norco, T-Gesic,Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Vicodin HP, Zydone
What is the most important information I should know about Norco?
• Hydrocodone is habit forming norco 2002 vps drop pictures. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Withdrawal effects may occur if Norco is stopped suddenly after several weeksof continuous use norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Norco norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Alcohol can increase drowsiness anddizziness caused by the medication, possibly resulting in unconsciousness anddeath norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver when taken with alcohol norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Norco may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if Norco is taken with any of these medications norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicinewithout first talking to your doctor norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Norco may cause constipation norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Drink plenty of water (six to eight fullglasses a day) to lessen this side effect norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Increased fiber in the diet may alsohelp to alleviate constipation norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
What is Norco?
• Hydrocodone (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcoticanalgesics norco 2002 vps drop pictures. It relieves pain norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effectsof hydrocodone norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Together, acetaminophen and hydrocodone are used to relieve moderate-to-severepain norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Norco may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medicationguide norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Norco?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· a history of alcohol or drug abuse;
· kidney disease;
· liver disease;
· asthma;
· urinary retention;
· an enlarged prostate;
· hypothyroidism;
· seizures or epilepsy;
· gallbladder disease;
· a head injury; or
· Addison's disease norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• You may not be able to take Norco, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Norco is in the FDA pregnancy category C norco 2002 vps drop pictures. This means that it is not knownwhether it will be harmful to an unborn baby norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Do not take this medication withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Norco passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• If you are younger than 18 years of age or older than 60 years of age,you may be more likely to experience side effects from Norco norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Your doctor mayprescribe a lower dose norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
How should I take Norco?
• Take Norco exactly as directed by your doctor norco 2002 vps drop pictures. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Take Norco with food or milk if it causes stomach upset norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of Norcowith a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon norco 2002 vps drop pictures. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming norco 2002 vps drop pictures. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Withdrawal effects may occur if Norco is stopped suddenly after several weeksof continuous use norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Norco may cause constipation norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Drink plenty of water (six to eight fullglasses a day) to lessen this side effect norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Increased fiber in the diet may alsohelp to alleviate constipation norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Store Norco at room temperature away from moisture and heat norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Do not take a double doseof this medication norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking the nextdose norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Symptoms of an Norco overdose may include slow breathing, seizures, dizziness,weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, confusion, tiredness, cold and clammyskin, small pupils, nausea, vomiting, and sweating norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
What should I avoid while taking Norco?
• Avoid alcohol while taking Norco norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Alcohol can increase drowsiness anddizziness caused by the medication, possibly resulting in unconsciousness anddeath norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver when taken with alcohol norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Norco may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if Norco is taken with any of these medications norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicinewithout first talking to your doctor norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Hydrocodone may cause drowsiness or dizziness norco 2002 vps drop pictures. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
What are the possible side effects of Norco?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingNorco and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· slow, weak breathing;
· seizures;
· cold, clammy skin;
· severe weakness or dizziness;
· unconsciousness;
· yellowing of the skin or eyes; or
· unusual fatigue, bleeding, or bruising norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Continueto take Norco and talk to your doctor if you experience
· constipation;
· dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
· dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness;
· muscle twitches;
· sweating;
· itching;
· decreased urination; or
· decreased sex drive norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming norco 2002 vps drop pictures. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Withdrawal effects may occur if Norco is stopped suddenly after several weeksof continuous use norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
What other drugs will affect Norco?
• Do not take Norco if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)in the last 14 days norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Dangerous side effects could result norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Norco may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if Norco is taken with any of these medications norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicinewithout first talking to your doctor norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Norco norco 2002 vps drop pictures. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Norco written for healthprofessionals that you may read norco 2002 vps drop pictures.
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