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Is it true that hydrocodone illegal?
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No: Hydrocodone is a controlled substance that's perfectly legal to take if you have a valid prescription from a physician.
Answered 7/18/2013
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Need a prescription: It is illegal to obtain hydro condone without a prescription. There are many legitimate and legal indications however.
Answered 6/21/2015
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