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Lortab Drug Interactions

If alcoholic beverages, antidepressants, or barbiturates are taken in conjunction with Lortab there is an increased possibility for drug interactions. Taking any of these products with the drug can potentially increase the risk of side effects that are more serious, including confusion, loss of memory, trouble breathing and drowsiness. In order to help prevent interactions with Lortab, you should make sure to talk to your doctor about any other medications you might be taking.

An Overview of Lortab Interactions

Lortab has the potential to interact with many other medicines. Some of the drugs that could lead to interactions might include:
     
  • Cold and cough product or over the counter pain relievers that contain acetaminophen.
  • Antipsychotic medicines
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Antidepressants
  • Other opiates or narcotics
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Medications to help you sleep
 

Drug Interactions with Lortab Explained

The sections that follow will give a detailed explanation as to the side effects that can be potentially negative and can happen when Lortab is taken with the drug that have been listed.
 

Products containing acetaminophen

If you are taking Lortab, it's important to limit the daily amount of Acetaminophen from all combined sources to 4 grams or less, or 4000 mg daily. The amount of acetaminophen in Lortab is 500 mg per tablet or tablespoon for the liquid form. Too much acetaminophen has been found to cause liver damage or death.
 
Keep a close eye out for any sources of acetaminophen, including those found in non prescription pain relievers and other prescription pain relievers. To keep yourself safe, avoid all other products containing acetaminophen while being treated with Lortab, unless you are able to be extremely careful to limit your use to four grams daily.
 

Lortab with Alcoholic Beverages

Make sure to avoid drinking alcohol when you're taking Lortab. Alcohol has been found to interact with the narcotic found in Lortab, also known as hydrocodone and this can possibly cause side effects that are serious, including loss of memory, trouble breathing, sleepiness and confusion. Alcohol can interact with the acetaminophen in Lortab and increase the chances of damage to the liver.
 

Lortab Interactions with Antidepressant Medications

Any antidepressant that is taken while taking Lortab has been found to increase the risk of side effects including sleepiness, loss of memory, sleepiness, and trouble breathing. Other more serious side effects have been shown to occur. Discuss these risks with your doctor before you take Lortab if you are taking an antidepressant, as you will need to have your reactions watched more carefully and the dosage of the medication might need to be changed.
 

Lortab with Antipsychotic Medications

Any antipsychotic medications that are taken while taking Lortab have been found to increase the possibility that you will suffer from side effects including loss of memory, trouble breathing, drowsiness and confusion. There have also been found to be more serious side effects. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking an antipsychotic medication before taking Lortab.
 

Lortab with Barbiturates

When a barbiturate is taken in conjunction with Lortab, the risk of certain Lortab Side Effects can increase. These side effects include difficulty breathing, confusion, drowsiness and memory loss. There are also serious side effects that have been shown to occur. Talk to your doctor before you take Lortab if you are taking a barbiturate.
 

Lortab with Benzodiazepines

When Lortab is taken with benzodiazepines, the risk of common and serious side effects has been shown to increase. These side effects might include extreme sleepiness, disorientation, loss of memory and trouble sleeping. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any benzodiazepines before taking Lortab.
 

Lortab with Other Narcotics or Opiates

If you are currently taking other opiates or narcotics, it is important to be extremely cautious because of the potential side effects. It's important to only take these medications together if you are being supervised by your doctor.
 

Lortab with Sleep Medications

Since Lortab has been found to cause extreme sleepiness, taking it with a sleep medication could possibly cause side effects that are dangerous. In most cases, you should not take sleep medications if you are taking Lortab unless your physician tells you to.
 

Conclusion on Lortab Drug Interactions

While some of the potential Lortab drug interactions were discussed, it's possible that there are other interactions which were not covered. It is important to talk to your doctor if you are taking any other medications before you take Lortab to protect against potential interactions.