Question 1

does vicodin cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Not likely : Vicodin does not cause weight gain. Moreover, some of the side effects are loss of appetite and constipation. Check the list of your other drugs with your doctor. For example tricyclic antidepressant or antiseizure could increase appetite especially for carbohydrates.

Question 2

can vicodin, tramadol hcl or cyclobenzaprine  cause weight gain?  i have gained 10lbs in the last year and that was when i started cyclobenzaprine.

Accepted Answer

Probably not: But if your treating a musculoskeletal condition with those meds, your likely less active than you were before, and that can make you gain some weight.

Question 3

best way to get off vicodin naturally?

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Seek help: Try a supervised , slow progressive taper.
Consider starting attending a gender specific 12 step group.
Seek an experienced addiction medicine md or therapist.

Question 4

how long does vicodin stay in your system for?

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4-6 hours: Vicodin usually stays in your system for four to six hours.

Question 5

which medication is a step lower than vicodin?

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Codeine: Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Codeine is  step lower, but the real question is the reason for taking any of this type of medication. 

What is the cause of the pain. Resolve the case and do not just toke pain medication.

Question 6

if vicodin isn't strong enough, what can i use?

Accepted Answer

Ask UR Doctor: best one to answer a question like this is your Doctor, so please contact him/her
good luck and feel better

Question 7

what tips do you have to ween myself off of vicodin?

Accepted Answer

Talk to doctor: One option is to decrease by half a pill every few days until off the medication.  Another option, if you are addicted, is to start suboxone. 
The answer depends in part why you are taking it, if you are taking it as directed, and if it is prescribed to you.

Question 8

thoughts? could ready clean clean out vicodin from my system?

Accepted Answer

No: But in just a few days, your liver and kidney will do it for you, at no cost.  But you have to commit to stop using. Ready clean is really dunn. It does not acount for the multiple metabolic byproducts that are tested for.

Question 9

what is the maximum amount of vicodin 10mg to be taken per day?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen is: the determining factor, most of the time.Each Vicodin pill has either 325 or 500 mg of acetaminaphen.More than 4 g per day may cause acute liver failure &amp; death.On the other hand, if your system is not used to the hydrocodone component, starting w/ too much Vicodin can cause problems like somnolence, seizures, respiratory depression &amp; death.Follow dr's prescription &amp; NO MORE.

Question 10

is it okay to take half vicodin every 3 hours instead of 1 every 6?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: In the end it is the same, but the need to "pop a pill"every 3 hours is certainly disruptive to your daily activity and is concerning.  Is there a reason that you can not a full pill?

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