What is Vicodin used for, and what side effects does it have?!


Question: What is Vicodin used for, and what side effects does it have!?
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Vicodin EC is a trademarked brand of narcotic analgesics (painkillers) containing hydrocodone and paracetamol (acetaminophen or, more-completely, para-acetylaminophenol)!. It is usually found in tablet form with either the names "Vicodin", "Vicodin ES", or "Vicodin " imprinted on one side!. Analgesics with the same chemical composition and a similar physical appearance are found under many other trade names, including Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Bancap HC, Dolacet, Hydro, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, T-Gesic, and Vadunk!. The hydrocodone/paracetamol drug formula is also available under generic brands!. The paracetamol in the formula increases the effects of the hydrocodone in relieving pain but also discourages drug abuse since the doses needed for recreation would have toxic amounts of paracetamol!. Oral hydrocodone is considered 1!.5 times as potent as oral morphine, though the equianalgesic dose varies between patients!.[


my daughter has taken this drug for an extreme kidney infecion that settled in her lower back!. she was in bad pain and it helped her to sleep at night!.!.!.it is prescribed by a dr only
side effects are *

shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
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feeling light-headed, fainting;
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confusion, fear, unusual thoughts or behavior;
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seizure (convulsions);
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problems with urination; or
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nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)!.

Less serious side effects may include:

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feeling anxious, dizzy, or drowsy;
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mild nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation;
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headache, mood changes;
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blurred vision;

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Vicodin is commonly used as a painkiller!. Common side effects are dizziness, nausea (best consumed after a meal to avoid this), constipation, sleepiness, high energy and headaches!.

These are side effects that I have experienced while my use with them!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

it is a pain med!. It causes tiredness usually!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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