Get Informed: Norco

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Patient Comments about
Norco

Active Ingredient(s)

Vicodin

What does it do?

Norco

This product is used for the treatment of moderately severe pain. It contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone (a narcotic analgesic).

Last Text Update:
 2010-Mar-15 6:39 AM
Last Data Update:
 2010-Mar-14 9:02 PM

Other Names

  • Vicodin
  • Lortab
  • Norco
  • Vicodin ES
  • Hydrocodone / Acetaminophen
  • Hydrocodone with APAP
  • Lorcet
  • Lortab 10 / 500
  • Lortab 7.5 / 500
  • Vicodin HP
  • Lortab 5 / 500
  • Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen
  • Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen
  • Lorcet-HD
  • Lortab 2.5 / 500
  • Zydone
  • Panlor
  • Anexsia

How Safe Is It?

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Average Risk Rating
4: Elevated
Pregnancy Category:
C
Black Box Warning:
No

Facts & Figures

Date Approved
03 May 1982
Est US Patients*
5,259,000
Generic Available
Yes
OTC Available
No

User Age Distribution*

7

< 21

24

21-39

47

40-59

22

60+

Age (Years)

* Estimated number of US people currently taking Norco or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.

Other Resources

Recent alerts for Norco

Norco Safety Report

4: Elevated

The iGuard risk rating for Norco is orange. This rating takes into account the fact that Norco has been associated with high rates of dependence, and should be managed carefully. It means that Norco should normally be used cautiously to minimize the risk of serious side effects.

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What is Norco used for?

iGuard is currently tracking more than 34,900 patients that use Norco (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
Back/Neck Pain 73% 7
Pain-Generalized 59% 7
Osteoarthritis 21% 7
Fibromyalgia 17% 7
Muscle Spasms 14% 6
Migraine/Headache 10% 7
Neuropathic Pain 10% 7
Rheumatoid Arthritis 6% 6
Ankylosing Spondylitis 2% 7
Other 3% 5

How well does Norco work?

iGuard regularly polls our more than 34,900 users taking Norco (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.

Average Satisfaction Score

(out of 10)

Average Effectiveness Score

(out of 10)

63 61
82%
of patients are confident that the good things about Norco outweigh the bad things.
6%
of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Norco.

Common Side Effects of Norco

iGuard regularly polls our more than 34,900 users taking Norco (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.

41%

41% of patients experience side-effects on Norco

5%

5% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Norco


Most Common Side Effects...

  • 10% Constipation
  • 10% Drowsiness
  • 10% Nausea/Vomiting
  • 5% Itch/Rash
  • 5% Dizziness
  • 5% Grogginess/Confusion
  • 5% Headache
  • 5% Fatigue
  • = 10%

Less than 1%: Abdo Pain/Cramps, Anxiety, Mood/Behavior Changes, Restlessness, Sweating, Withdrawal Problems


Global Patient Feedback for Norco (Vicodin) ( Post a comment )

Comments, Questions, and Answers
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Question/Comment:

I was prescribed Hydrocodone APAP after a bad, painful hip replacement. I do NOT respond to it as far as a pain reliever (don't respond to any pain reliever: Demoral, etc.), but found it offered great control of my serious RLS and PLMD, so I have continued its use since 2005, along with Trazadone and Lunesta. After trying all of the recommended meds for RLS, this is the only combination that works for me. I'll continue as long as it works!

67 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-01-26 05:07:22

Question/Comment:

I HAVE BEEN TAKING VICODIN 5/500 FOR 3 YEARS FOR FIBROMYALGIA, RHEUMATOID ARTHITIS, & BACK PROBLEMS ME & MY DOCTORS FEEL SINCE I TAKE ONLY WHEN NEEDED & WITH CYMBALTA 120MG A DAY PLUS USE NAPROXEN 500MG THAT I MY NOT NEED CHANGE TO STRONGER DOSE FOR A LONG TIME. ALSO BEING ON VICODIN 5/500 WHEN SEVERE I CAN TAKE 2 IF NEEDED. IF I TAKE JUST FOR PAIN I SEEM TO HAVE NO SIDE EFFECTS AT ALL.

56 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-01-23 11:58:20

Question/Comment:

What is odd is that I can take Vicodin and it does nothing for me. I know because I've had it in the past, yet this as Lortab works great.

42 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-01-16 07:35:59

Question/Comment:

I'm 55 with severe back pain from a work accident and have been taking Lortab 10-500 for 6 years. they are working but I feel like there should be something more helpful, I also have COPD and they seem to help with being able to breathe, I take valium 5 every couple of (nights) to be able to rest, I have a hard time staying asleep. What I feel I need is something to help me stay awake and focused & have some energy to do something, any Idea's?
I have often felt I was AADD. thanks for help

56 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-10-27 06:03:58

Answer/Reply:

I'am a 52 year old woman that has vey severe arthrist, lower & upper back problems, I have been on vicoden for 2 years know.
I have been told that it will stop working for me and that I will have to go on something stonger.
Can anyone tell me if this is true, because I rearly dont want to be on anything stronger.
I would like any information.

Thank You

53 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-12-11 19:56:34

iGuard Answer/Reply:

Many patients use Vicodin to control their pain. However, some patients develop more severe pain or become tolerant to lower doses of pain medicines and will require higher doses. You may want to see a pain management specialist, if you are having trouble controlling your pain or are concerned about side effects. There are many options for pain relief.

Posted: 2009-12-13 09:42:58

Answer/Reply:

When I was severly depressed about 10 years ago, to counter the foggy head/hangover feeling in the morning, my doctor prescribed Provigil. This is an alertness medication not a stimulant. The label use is for Narcalepsy but 100 mg first thing in the morning allowed me to clear the cobwebs, focus and remain alert all day.

Mention it to your doctor...you can start out on a very low dose to see how it works for you. Good Luck!

43 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-03-06 01:09:18

Question/Comment:

I am having a very hard time with my pain I am always in pain and I am prescribed 2 lorcet a day and have been on this dose for over 3 years . I had ruptured silicone implants and my doctor does not believe that it causes problems . I have asked for more pain med but he says no what do I do my pain is real to me and I have a 7 year old who wants mommy who can get up and do things instead of being in pain I am also on lyrica and effexor any suggestions

44 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-10-20 10:52:20

Answer/Reply:

My suggestion would be to ask your doctor for something different, like Darvocet or Tramadol. These are considered to be "weaker" pain meds, but when you're on any of these pain meds too long, you can develop a resistance to it. Changing to something different, even if it's considered "weaker," may do the trick for you. If your doctor still refuses to help, seek out a second opinion, or find a pain management clinic in your area, and ask them to examine you, and offer suggestions. I have been on both Darvocet and Tramadol in the past, and what I found works best is switching meds every 6 months or so, so that I do not develop a tolerance or resistance to them. I hope this helps!

29 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-03-10 00:28:56

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