You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to acetaminophen or hydrocodone, or if you have:. If you use opioid medicine while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on opioids may need medical treatment for several weeks. Do not breastfeed. This medicine can pass into breast milk and cause drowsiness, breathing problems, or death in a nursing baby.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Never take this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. An overdose can damage your liver or cause death. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine.
Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medicine in a place where others cannot get to it.
Selling or giving away acetaminophen and hydrocodone is against the law. Measure liquid medicine carefully.
Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device not a kitchen spoon. If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the doctor ahead of time that you are using this medicine. You should not stop using this medicine suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription. Do not keep leftover opioid medication. Just one dose can cause death in someone using this medicine accidentally or improperly. Ask your pharmacist where to locate a drug take-back disposal program. If there is no take-back program, flush the unused medicine down the toilet.
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Symptoms of Hydrocodone abuse include drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, and flushed skin. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treatment is stopped suddenly.
However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health.
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Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Never use hydrocodone in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to take more of this medicine.
Never share opioid medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Selling or giving away opioid medicine is against the law. Your dose needs may be different if you have recently used a similar opioid pain medicine and your body is tolerant to it.
Talk with your doctor if you are not sure you are opioid-tolerant. Do not crush, break, or open an extended-release pill. Swallow it whole to avoid exposure to a potentially fatal dose. Never crush or break a hydrocodone pill to inhale the powder or mix it into a liquid to inject the drug into your vein.
This can cause death. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly after long-term use , or you could have serious withdrawal symptoms.
Ask your doctor how to safely stop using hydrocodone. Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep track of your medicine.
You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription. Do not keep leftover opioid medication. Just one dose can cause death in someone using this medicine accidentally or improperly.
Ask your pharmacist where to locate a drug take-back disposal program. If there is no take-back program, flush the unused medicine down the toilet. Since hydrocodone is used for pain, you are not likely to miss a dose. Skip any missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
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