Dosing
Your dose should be prescribed according to how severe the pain level and the patients response to the medication. It should be remembered that a hydrocodone tolerance is possible when taken for periods of time and the chances that this dosage will become ineffective are high.
Most commonly, the recommended dosage for adults is one tablet taken every 4 to 6 hours as necessary for pain. The total dosage per day should not be more than six tablets.
What it's prescribed for
The Vicodin Hp 10-660mg tablets contain the combination of acetaminophen and narcotic analgesics. They are prescribed to treat pain that is moderate to severe. Narcotic analgesics bind to the opioid receptors in your spinal cord and brain, while acetaminophen reduces the amount of prostaglandins in the body to help ease pain. This medication can also be useful in treating other types of conditions as your doctor sees fit.
Secondary effects
Some of the secondary effects that can occur while being treated with Vicodin HP include: constipation, vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness, flushing, drowsiness, and changes in vision. If they persist or are troublesome, talk to your health care provider.
Talk to your doctor immediately if you notice effects such as: changes in mood or thinking, anxiety, or fear.
You should also talk to your health care provider right away if you have any of the following: irregular or slow breathing, irregular or slow heartbeat, changes in how much you urinate, loss of hearing, severe feelings of dizziness or drowsiness, pale stools, dark urine, or jaundice.
It is unlikely that you will have any type of allergic reaction with this medication, but if you have any of the symptoms of one you should seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms include: itching, severe dizziness, rash, swelling, and trouble breathing. If you notice any other symptoms that have not been listed, it's important to contact your health care provider right away. This listing of secondary effects is not complete. If you are not sure about anything to do with this medication, you should talk to your doctor.
Potential Interactions
Those taking antihistamines, narcotics, anti-anxiety agents, antipsychotics and other types of CNS depressants that include alcohol at the same time as being treated with Vicodin HP may notice additional depression of the central nervous system. When you're thinking of taking additional medications with Vicodin HP, it is a good idea to reduce the dosage of the pain reliever and any of the other substances.
Taking tricyclic antidepressants or MAOIs with this medication can increase the possible effect of the hydrocodone or the antidepressants.
