Does hydrocodone make you sleepy?

Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. Some of these side effects may decrease after you have been using this medication for a while. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Is hydrocodone Norco an opioid?

Norco (hydrocodone / acetaminophen) is a combination of two pain medications that help treat moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone is an opioid that works by blocking pain signals through the brain and spinal cord.

Can you take hydrocodone and ibuprofen together?

Since hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination is only used for short-term (10 days or less) relief of pain, physical dependence will probably not occur. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used in this combination to relieve inflammation, swelling, and pain.

What are the dangers of hydrocodone?

Long-term effects of hydrocodone use can include a broad range of physical problems—from acetaminophen toxicity and liver damage to sensorineural hearing loss. Some of the most damaging results of being addicted to hydrocodone, however, may be the adverse effects on your personal life.

What is hydrocodone and how is it used?

Hydrocodone belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain, and stops or prevents cough. When hydrocodone is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence.

What is the difference in hydrocodon and Norco?

The generic hydrocodone and the Norco both contain the same active ingredients for pain control. The major difference is the inactive ingredients and hence the difference in color.

What is the strongest hydrocodine?

As an extended-release (12-hour) capsule, you can find hydrocodone in strengths of 50mg. Those are pretty new to the market and aren’t very commonly prescribed. The highest strength that most people are ever likely to have prescribed for them is 10mg, in a combination tablet with 325mg of acetaminophen.