A 33-year-old member asked:
is acetaminophen and hydrocodone very addictive?
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Dr. David Wyatt answered
26 years experience Family Medicine
NO and YES: Acetaminophen - not addictive usually, but hydrocodone - highly addictive when used inappropriately. - most of the time hydrocodone comes mixed with acet. - though.... Be careful! but used correctly - they both are very useful for short term pain relief!
Answered on Jun 24, 2014
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kent answered
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You can't and: You shouldn't. If you have addiction issues, please see someone to get help. If you want hydrocodone to treat legitimate pain but do not want the acet ... Read More
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