Vicodin Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Vicodin side effect include lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and shortness of breath. Other Vicodin side effect may include allergic reactions, anxiety, depression, mania, drowsiness, mood changes, and restlessness.

Vicodin Side Effect Reporting

If you experience any Vicodin side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

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

Vicodin Overdose

Vicodin overdose symptoms 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, vomiting. In case of Vicodin overdose, seek emergency medical attention right away.

Vicodin and Pregnancy

High doses of Acetaminophen in Vicodin could be problematic during pregnancy. Vicodin may pass into breast milk. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed or wait at least 4-6 hours after their last dose.

Vicodin Caution

Vicodin 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.
Vicodin can make you drowsy. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery until you know how Vicodin affects you.
If you ever had an head injury, stomach problems, or lung disease, discuss with your doctor before taking Vicodin.
If you are pregnant or nursing, let your doctor know about it before taking Vicodin.

Vicodin Interactions

Hydrocodone in Vicodin slows the nerve cell response. Alcohol will definitely enhance this effect.

Check with your physician before combining Vicodin 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.

Vicodin 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
Vicodin is not recommended for children.
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