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A member asked:
Should someone with sleep apnea take hydrocodone?
16 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
NO: Hydrocodone is a narcotic which depresses respiratory drive. Use extreme caution with apnea.
Answered 2/3/2016
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No: Try to avoid the narcotic/hydrocodone, as this will cause the airway to relax. Worsening the sleep apnea.
Answered 10/19/2016
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Consult with your Dr: Depend to your sleep apnea severity.
Answered 10/28/2013
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In general...: ...Opiates will suppress breathing even further, and make apnea worse.
Answered 10/28/2013
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No: In general narcotics or any sedating medications will worsen sleep apnea as it suppresses breathing. Unless you're in a controlled and monitored setting like the hospital, I would not recommend it.
Answered 1/23/2017
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