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I was recently prescribed norco, (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) is it normal to have a decrease in appetite? not severe but noticeable.

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: Causes nausea which results in loss of appetite.

Dr Munshower and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) is narcotic: And they can cause nausea or upset stomach which can decrease appetite.

Dr Altman and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) is hydrocodone - an opioid. Interestingly opioids can cause loss of appetite with or even without nausea. Hope this helps.

Dr Machanic and 10 doctors agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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A member asked:

I was recently prescribed norco, (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) is it normal to have a decrease in appetite? not severe but noticeable.

18 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Dr Munshower and 8 doctors agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Altman and 6 doctors agreed

Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Dr Machanic and 10 doctors agreed

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