Question 1

is lortab 7.5 stronger than hydrocodon 5-325 if so how much and is vicidin 7.5 stronger than the lortab 7.5?

Accepted Answer

All hydrocodone: Vicodin and lortab are name brands for hydrocodone/apap.  The 5mg and 7.5mg numbers refer to the amount of hydrocodone in the medication.  Since they are the same the strengths are the same.  You should not use these unless you have an active rx for them.  Discuss with your pcp.

Question 2

do you know are lortabs stronger than hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Possibly ...: Hydrocodone is the generic name for the narcotic analgesic that is in lortab. However, they both come in several different strengths. So whichever tablet has the higher dose will feel like it has a stronger effect.

Question 3

is lortab 7.5 stronger than hydrocodon 5-325 if so how much and is vicidin 7.5 stronger than the lortab 7.5 and will the 7.5 make you sleepier ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lortab strength that you mentioned has 7.5 mg of hydrocodone compared to 5 mg in the other. More narcotic can make you sleepier.

Question 4

how strong is norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) compared to lortab?

Accepted Answer

DEPENDS: Both Norco and lortab are composed of hydrocodone and acetaminophen.  They both come in different formulations.  Norco always have 325mg of Acetaminophen and different dosages of hydrocodone.  Lortab always has 500mg of Acetaminophen and different dosages of hydrocodone.

Question 5

can lortabs relax you?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, sedation is one of the effects of lortab.  They can relax you too much, also.

Question 6

what are the uses of lortab?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Pain.  Should only take if moderate to severe pain and not responding to tylenol (acetaminophen) and nsaids.

Question 7

what does a lortab 30 look like?

Accepted Answer

Lortab Elixir 30ml: Is a yellow- colored tropical fruit punch flavored liquid containing hydrocodone bitartrate 7.5 mg and Acetaminophen 500 mg per 15 ml, with 7% alcohol.
Rec see your doctor for dosing that should be based on weight and medical history.

Question 8

how long does lortab last in your body?

Accepted Answer

About 4 hours: The peak concentration is at about an hour and the level is down to half by about four hours.  It may stay in your system longer but the effects would be negligible.

Question 9

how effective is lortab for alleviating pain?

Accepted Answer

Lortab pain relief: Hello. Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Lortab) is very useful for dull, aching, throbbing pain. Of course not everyone is going to respond to it. Response is based in part on how Lortab is metabolized through your liver.  Poor metabolizers will avoid this med because of noting  too many side effects. Some metabolize it too fast. Risk of unintentional overdose from taking too many pills to get relief.

Question 10

how safe is it to take lortab while brestfeedingl?

Accepted Answer

Risky: This is passed in the breast milk and puts the baby at risk to the effects of the narcotic.  It is not recommended.

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