Question 1

could hydrocodone cause insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is a : Possible side effect - but sedation is more likely.

Question 2

what to do if i have difficulty sleeping on norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen)?

Accepted Answer

Change meds: Some pain medications may cause a slight excitement - making it difficult to sleep.  See your doc about switching meds.

Question 3

how dangerous is it to take 7 hydrocodones?

Accepted Answer

At once? Dangerous!: Do not take any narcotics except as prescribed by md. And only take them as prescribed by md. 7 hydrocodones at once can be dangerous. Always check with your md!

Question 4

how much hydrocodone is too much?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Any amount in excess of that required to reduce pain to an acceptable level or which produces unacceptable side effects is too much.

Question 5

would hydrocodone make me "loopy"?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It certainly can. Be cautious with any opioid as the entire class can cause some form of sedation or cognitive change.

Question 6

why does hydrocodone ease my pain?

Accepted Answer

Stimulates receptors: There are chemicals in our body that are similar to all "opiates" and there are receptors in our brain that recognize the presence of these chemicals. When either natural "neurotransmitters" or drugs like hydrocodone are present these receptors cause a decreased awareness of the sensation of pain being sent by nerves which are present specifically to signal pain / injury.

Question 7

how harmful is hydrocodone for you?

Accepted Answer

It is not if used: Correctly and for the appropriate pain and at appropriate levels. It is a fairly "clean" medication to treat pain if used correctly and for short term. Over long term, the addiction potential is strong.

Question 8

could you mix tramado and hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous practice: Opiate medications mixed together increase the risk of opiate overdose, which may be fatal.

Question 9

why is it that hydrocodone feels so good?

Accepted Answer

Endorphins: We have built-in opioids that our bodies/brains produce when we are in pain, when we exercise and when we are stressed - they are called endorphins and enkephalins. They act on opioid receptors and reduce pain, give us energy, make us feel good. Opioid drugs do the same thing, especially when we take them in doses that are hundreds of times more than our body makes.

Question 10

please describe the medication: hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic: Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two naturally occurring opiates: Codeine or thebaine. It is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive. It is available in tablet, capsule, and syrup form.

It is used to treat moderate to severe pain or as an antitussive to treat cough.
Hydrocodone affects pain by binding to opioid receptors.

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