T-Gesic: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredients in T-Gesic are Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen. T-Gesic is used for the relief of mild to moderately severe pain. T-Gesic combines a narcotic-analgesic (Hydrocodone Bitartrate) with a non-narcotic analgesic (Acetaminophen) which can also be used for reducing fever. T-Gesic is usually given when Acetaminophen alone is not effective. However, T-Gesic is not effective against Arthritis or other pain caused by inflammation.

T-Gesic Side Effects

Side effect of T-Gesic range from lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and shortness of breath to allergic reactions, anxiety, depression, mania, drowsiness, mood changes, and restlessness.

T-Gesic Caution

T-Gesic is habit forming.Use it exactly as prescribed by your physician. If you were addicted to narcotics or painkillers in the past, let your doctor know about it.

No one who had an allergic reaction to Hydrocodone or Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) or have adrenal, kidney, liver, or prostate disorder, should take this drug.

T-Gesic can make you drowsy. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery until you know how T-Gesic affects you.

If you ever had an head injury, stomach problems, or lung disease, discuss with your doctor before taking T-Gesic.

If you are pregnant or nursing, let your doctor know about it before taking T-Gesic.

T-Gesic Interactions

Hydrocodone in T-Gesic slows the nerve cell response. Alcohol will definitely enhance this effect.

Check with your physician before combining T-Gesic with the anti-depressant, anti anxiety drugs. Cold medicines that has Antihistamines, tranquilizers, MAO inhibitors, other narcotic analgesics as well as herbal anti-depressant, St. John�s wort.

T-Gesic and Pregnancy

High doses of Acetaminophen in T-Gesic could be problematic during pregnancy.

T-Gesic may pass into breast milk. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed or wait at least 4-6 hours after their last dose.

T-Gesic Doses

ADULTS

The usual dose is 1 or 2 tablets, taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed, up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day.
CHILDREN
T-Gesic is not recommended for children.

T-Gesic Overdose

Symptoms of T-Gesic overdose include bluish skin, blood disorders, cold and clammy skin, extreme sleepiness that can leads to coma, general bodily discomfort, heart problems, heavy perspiration, kidney problems, limp muscles, liver failure, low blood pressure, nausea, slow heartbeat, and vomiting. In case of T-Gesic overdose, seek emergency medical attention right away.