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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 doors. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication norco doors. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor norco doors. Withdrawal effects may occur if Norco is stopped suddenly after several weeksof continuous use norco doors. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose norco doors.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Norco norco doors. Alcohol can increase drowsiness anddizziness caused by the medication, possibly resulting in unconsciousness anddeath norco doors. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver when taken with alcohol norco doors.
• Norco may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants norco doors. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if Norco is taken with any of these medications norco doors. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicinewithout first talking to your doctor norco doors.
• Norco may cause constipation norco doors. Drink plenty of water (six to eight fullglasses a day) to lessen this side effect norco doors. Increased fiber in the diet may alsohelp to alleviate constipation norco doors.
What is Norco?
• Hydrocodone (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcoticanalgesics norco doors. It relieves pain norco doors.
• Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effectsof hydrocodone norco doors.
• Together, acetaminophen and hydrocodone are used to relieve moderate-to-severepain norco doors.
• Norco may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medicationguide norco doors.
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 doors.
• 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 doors.
• Norco is in the FDA pregnancy category C norco doors. This means that it is not knownwhether it will be harmful to an unborn baby norco doors. Do not take this medication withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment norco doors.
• Norco passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant norco doors. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby norco doors.
• 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 doors. Your doctor mayprescribe a lower dose norco doors.
How should I take Norco?
• Take Norco exactly as directed by your doctor norco doors. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you norco doors.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water norco doors.
• Take Norco with food or milk if it causes stomach upset norco doors.
• 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 doors. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one norco doors.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming norco doors. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication norco doors. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor norco doors. Withdrawal effects may occur if Norco is stopped suddenly after several weeksof continuous use norco doors. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose norco doors.
• Norco may cause constipation norco doors. Drink plenty of water (six to eight fullglasses a day) to lessen this side effect norco doors. Increased fiber in the diet may alsohelp to alleviate constipation norco doors.
• Store Norco at room temperature away from moisture and heat norco doors.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember norco doors. Do not take a double doseof this medication norco doors. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking the nextdose norco doors.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected norco doors.
• 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 doors.
What should I avoid while taking Norco?
• Avoid alcohol while taking Norco norco doors. Alcohol can increase drowsiness anddizziness caused by the medication, possibly resulting in unconsciousness anddeath norco doors. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver when taken with alcohol norco doors.
• Norco may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants norco doors. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if Norco is taken with any of these medications norco doors. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicinewithout first talking to your doctor norco doors.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities norco doors. Hydrocodone may cause drowsiness or dizziness norco doors. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities norco doors.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications norco doors. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor norco doors. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous norco doors.
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 doors.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur norco doors. 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 doors.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming norco doors. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication norco doors. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor norco doors. Withdrawal effects may occur if Norco is stopped suddenly after several weeksof continuous use norco doors. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose norco doors.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur norco doors. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome norco doors.
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 doors. Dangerous side effects could result norco doors.
• Norco may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants norco doors. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if Norco is taken with any of these medications norco doors. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicinewithout first talking to your doctor norco doors.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications norco doors. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor norco doors. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous norco doors.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Norco norco doors. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products norco doors.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Norco written for healthprofessionals that you may read norco doors.
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