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The Facts About Vicodin

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Vicodin is a painkiller commonly known as Vicodin, Vicodin ES, M357 or Vicodin HP imprinted on it. Vicodin is a combination of two other drugs called Hydrocodone and Paracetamol (Acetaminophen). It shares its characteristics with many other drugs in chemistry and form, which are also painkillers. The combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. The drug abusers misuse Vicodin as a light substitute to other drugs like morphine. People misuse Vicodin in many occasions with out knowing the instructions to use and facts about Vicodin.

The Fact Sheet

The facts about Vicodin are as follows-

• Vicodin contains Hydrocodone, an opioid agonist, and is a schedule III controlled substance. Vicodin and other opioids, used in analgesia can be abused and are subject to criminal diversion.

• Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to codeine. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.

• Although this drug satisfies pain it also is an addictive drug and is commonly misused by users with pain and those without. Vicodin, like other opioid analgesics, is used to manage pain. It is most commonly prescribed for relief of mild to moderate pain of acute, chronic, or post-operative types.

• The Vicodin medication can cause side effects that may impair thinking or reactions.

• Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Vicodin should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction.

• Vicodin has also been linked to causing stomach ulcers, although this is assumed to be due to the addition of other non-narcotic analgesics to hydrocodone preparations (e.g., APAP, aspirin, ibuprofen).

• Vicodin (in terms of hydrocodone) also has depressant effects on the central nervous system. However, some of the less mundane effects can be desirable effects that are sought after by some. Those effects include euphoria and drowsiness, as well as slowing of the pulse.

• The medication may be harmful to an unborn baby and could cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Vicodin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby.

• Side-effects for Vicodin include an allergic reaction, weak breathing, seizures, clammy skin, severe weakness, dizziness, hyperventilation, unconsciousness, yellowing of eyes or skin, unusual fatigue, bleeding, bruising, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, muscle twitches, sweating, itching, tinnitus, hearing loss, decreased urination, and decreased sex drive.

These facts about Vicodin help you in the proper usage of an opiatic drug like Vicodin and prevent from undesirable outcomes.

Vicodin is a painkiller commonly known as Vicodin, Vicodin ES, M357 or Vicodin HP imprinted on it. Vicodin is a combination of two other drugs called Hydrocodone and Paracetamol (Acetaminophen). It shares its characteristics with many other drugs in chemistry and form, which are also painkillers.

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