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Hydrocodone FAQ
What is Hydrocodone?
Hydrocodone is a narcotic that can produce a calm, euphoric state similar to heroin or morphine--and despite such important and obvious benefits in pain relief, evidence is pointing to chronic addiction. Pure hydrocodone is a Schedule II substance, closely controlled with restricted use. But very few prescription drugs are pure hydrocodone. Instead, small amounts of hydrocodone are mixed with other non-narcotic ingredients to create medicines like Vicodin and Lortab.
How does Hydrocodone work?
Hydrocodone is structurally related to codeine and is approximately equal in strength to morphine in producing opiate-like effects. The first report that hydrocodone produced a noticeable euphoria and symptoms of addiction was published in 1923; the first report of hydrocodone addiction in the U.S. was published in 1961.
What does Hydrocodone look like?
Hydrocodone is almost always in combination with an over-the-counter analygesic. Here are some of the drugs with hydrocodone and Acetaminophen:
Allay; Amacodone; Anexsia; Anolor Dh 5; Bancap-HC; Co-Gesic; Dolacet; Dolagesic; Dolphen; Duocet; Gesic 5; Hy-5; Hy-Phen; Hyco-Pap; Hycomed; Hycotab; Hydrocet; Hydrogesic; Lorcet; Lorcet 10/650; Lorcide Panseals; Lortab; Margesic; Medipain 5; Megagesic; Megamor; Norcet; Oncet; Panacet; Polygesic; Propain Hc; Ro-Codone; Rogesic #3; Senefen III; Stagesic; Tycolet; Ultragesic; Vanacet; Vapocet; Vendone; Vicodin; Vicodin ES; Zydone... remember that this is an incomplete list, but demonstrates the extent of the marketing of hydrocodone in our society. It is difficult to find anyone that hasn't been perscribed hydrocodone in a combination drug at least once in their lives.
What side effects occur with the use and abuse of Hydrocodone? The side effects that occur with Hydrocodone are: addiction, agitation/irritability, insomnia, dry mouth, headache, nausea, weight loss or weight gain, hallucinations, liver irritation/toxicity, , , sexual difficulties, behavior disturbances, and thought disorder, decreased blood pressure dizziness, euphoria, headache, exacerbation of motor skills, and constipation.
What are the symptoms of a Hydrocodone overdose?
The symptoms of a Hydrocodone overdose are: are the same as those for any opiate, which are a repression of the breathing center in the brain which usually occurs in conjunction with nausea. Uncontrolled desire to sleep or go into a coma is common. Lowering of blood pressure to dangerous levels. convulsions, depression, diarrhea, fatigue, hallucinations,, irregular heartbeat, nausea, panic, tremor, and vomiting.
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