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Can you tell me is hydrocodone bad for the kidneys?

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Dr. Gary-Anthony Lawson-Boucher answered

Kidney: No. Hydrocodone isn't bad for the kidney it, if your kidneys don't function properly, hydrocodone will remain in the body.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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