A member asked:
Is it ok to have a beer if i'm taking norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen)?
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Dr. Karen Dantinanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Shouldn't : Combining narcotics and alcohol is not recommended.
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Dr. Neil Managoanswered
38 years experience
Careful!: I always caution people not to mix alcohol with narcotics as they potentiate each other's effects. They may be synergistic or supra additive and could be dangerous.
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Waxhaw, NC
A male asked:
If i woke up this morning took a norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) and then after a few hours drink a beer?
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Dr. Visalakshi Valluryanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
No: Mixing sedative medications and alcohol not a good idea. Prolonged sedation increased risk of side effects increases.
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