HYDROCODONE Drug Interactions, HYDROCODONE Side Effects and HYDROCODONE Patient Reviews

Get informed: HYDROCODONE

Safety/Interactions	Indications	Side Effects
Facts & Figures	Effectiveness	Discussion

MEDICATION SAFETY CHECK

The average iGuard risk rating for HYDROCODONE is YELLOW mostly because HYDROCODONE may be addictive if used for long periods of time, and should be managed carefully. It means that the safety profile of HYDROCODONE is still under investigation - and that any suspected problems should be promptly reported.

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Why do patients use HYDROCODONE?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 5,790 patients that use HYDROCODONE (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

DISEASE / CONDITION	%	AVERAGE SEVERITY
PAIN (UNSPECIFIED)	32%
PAIN - BACK/NECK	29%
PAIN - MUSCULOSKELETAL	11%
PAIN - FIBROMYALGIA	8%
OSTEOARTHRITIS	8%
MIGRAINE/HEADACHE	8%
PAIN (POST-SURGICAL)	<5%
INSOMNIA	<5%

How well does HYDROCODONE work?

iGuard.org regularly asks patients taking HYDROCODONE to provide feedback on: disease/condition treated, effectiveness/satisfaction, side effects, and information they wish they knew prior to starting the medication. This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of other members of the iGuard community.


Average Satisfaction Score (out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score (out of 10)

82%

of patients are confident that the good things about HYDROCODONE outweigh the bad things.

What do iGuard.org users wish they were told before starting this product?

% patients who wished they learned more before starting

23% of patients taking HYDROCODONE wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

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ABOUT HYDROCODONE
Active Drug(s):	HYDROCODONE
WHAT DOES IT DO?
This product is used in combination with acetaminophen or other NSAIDs in the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. It is a narcotic analgesic that also has cough suppressant properties.

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HOW SAFE IS IT?
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Average Risk Rating	(GUARDED)
Pregnancy Category	C
Black Box Warning	No

What side-effects do iGuard.org users commonly report for HYDROCODONE?

45% of patients experience side-effects on HYDROCODONE

5% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on HYDROCODONE

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...

	CONSTIPATION
	DROWSINESS
	NAUSEA
	DIZZINESS
	INDIGESTION
	HAIR LOSS
	BLADDER SPASMS
	RASH
	FLUID RETENTION/SWELLING
	CHEST PAIN/TIGHTNESS
	DECREASED APPETITE
	WEIGHT GAIN
	FATIGUE
	ITCH

= 10%

Recent alerts for HYDROCODONE

There have been no alerts regarding HYDROCODONE during the past year.

Drug Comments for HYDROCODONE (HYDROCODONE)

Comments, Questions, and Answers

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Question/Comment:

I have been on this medication for over 5 years now pretty steady. I still have a lot of post surgical back pain and also fibromyalgia pain, so I really need them. Im sure im addicted to them becuase i take one or 2 as soon as I feel a least bit of pain but Im depressed due to this chronic pain, and I wish there was something to get me out of the pain!!!

48 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-31 23:19:09 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I have been taking hydrocodone for several years now, and it has been a blessing. I know that it's supposed to be addictive (probably is) but I have done without it for a week or so and I don't suffer any withdrawal symptoms. It's simply that the pain comes back and I suffer with it until it becomes unbearable. I do use the medication EXACTLY as prescribed and do NOT abuse it. Maybe that makes a big difference. All I really know is that it works for me.

58 year old male
Posted: 2008-08-10 19:27:14 Rating:

Question/Comment:

Through 2 knee surgeries in a uears time, I took Loricet and it did relieve the pain. I only wish that I had known that it would damage my kidneys at that time. I now face worse problems because of it.

49 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-10 11:47:21 Rating:

Question/Comment:

hydrocodone works really good for me. but if im out i just feel like i can't do anything.i know im addicted.i wish i had known they were addictive when i was prescribed them.cause 2 days without. my stomach kills me. i have no energy. can't stay off the pot.. i just wany sumthing that will help my pain so i can get off of them

45 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-04 21:28:11 Rating:

Question/Comment:

My lortab is my best friend. It helps me to be able to do everyday normal chores that would be agonizing otherwise. I feel like Dr. House but I sure get sick of hearing myself whine and wince at every movement. I annoy my own self. It has been the best type of hydrocodone and aceteminefin mix, it just works so very well for me and i've tried many.

42 year old female
Posted: 2008-06-28 11:24:11 Rating:

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