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Does hydrocodiene/acetaminophen 7.5/325/15ml cause respiratory or cardiovascular depression? i'm taking it every 4 hours after tonsillectomy

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

It can: But taken as directed it should not. Be sure to double check the times you take it so as not to duplicate doses.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 12/14/2014

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A member asked:

Does hydrocodiene/acetaminophen 7.5/325/15ml cause respiratory or cardiovascular depression? i'm taking it every 4 hours after tonsillectomy

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Dr Grin agreed

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