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Lortab 10 500 Discontinued
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Could you tell me if (brand name) lortab 10/325 is now available?
Hydrocodone/Tylenol: Lortab was discontinued a few months ago due to high amounts of Tylenol (acetaminophen). All Lortab contained 500mg of Tylenol (acetaminophen) with Hydrocodone (10/500). Norco is a medication produced in the 10/325 dosage (with only 325mg Tylenol (acetaminophen)). Most patients on Lortab 10/500 are now taking Norco 10/325. ...Read more
Hydrocodone And Acetaminophen (Definition)
Hydrocodone|acetaminophen is a narcotic combination for pain which is a ...Read more
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What do lortab 10's show up as on drug tests and how long until they are out of your system? (if you are a rare user)
1 to 3 days: Lortab is a combination of hydrocodone in tylenol (acetaminophen). Whether or not it shows up on a drug test depends on the type of test that is done. A single dose of hydrocodone may show up on very sensitive urine tests for1 to 3 days. However, it depends on the individual person, the test, and the laboratory. ...Read more
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I was taking 2 1/2 lortab 10 mg 2-3 times a day for a week how bad will the detox be?
Lortabs: You have only been on this for a week. You should have no issues stopping this. ...Read more
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Is lortab 10 medicine for back pain?
Yes: It is for acute moderate to severe pain, including back pain. Do not take lortab or any pain medication unless a doctor prescribes it to you. ...Read more
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How long after taking lortab 10 mg do I have to wait to take an 8 mg dose of subutex?
Lortab & Subutex: You need to stop lortab for at least 24 hours and be in full withdraw for subutex induction. The dosage for subutex will be determined by your doctor during the induction. Please see a doctor before taking subutex. ...Read more
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I was prescribed lortab 10 for my arthritis. Will crushing them help them work faster in easing my pain?
May be : Crushing any tablets may expedite the action. Lortab is an immediate release medication and crushing will not significantly increase effective dose. Nevertheless modification of drugs is not advised by manufacturer. ...Read more
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If I took a Lortab 10 mg last night will it be out my system by wed morning when I go take my urine test?
Lortab 10 mg...: Lortab eliminated by the liver and kidney and 85% appears in the urine after 24 hours of last dose. ...Read more
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Max amount of tramadol extended release 100mg in a day? Also, could i take a lortab 10 then later a tramadol?
See below: Most experts do not recommend more than 300mg of the extended release per 24 hours. There are cases where you can supplement with a 50mg tramadol dose for breakthrough periods, but total dose should not exceed 400mg per day. Using lortab, an opioid, may accentuate the effect of tramadol, since both work on mu receptors. You should check with your doctor before taking both. ...Read more
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I've been taking lortab 10 500mg took one at 10am and a half one at 12pm wanna drink 6 or more beers while fishing at bout 5pm today will it be safe?
Mixing Drugs: You do realize we are actually physicians here on health tap. Why would you be fishing if you are taking lortab. Lortab is for cancer pain and other severe pain conditions. It is not for routine pain in any sense of the word. Second, no one should absolutely not drink alcohol when taking lortab. Ever. All of the recent celebrity deaths when combining alcohol with opiates doesn't inform you? ...Read more
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I have had the flu for about 4 days now. What can I do to stop hurting so bad. I'm taking nyquil cold+ flu relief an also taking lortab 10/500?
See below: These are symptoms that could be potentially serious. You should discuss these with your physician. He/she will thotoughly evaluate you and let you know what's going on. ...Read more
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What is the difference between norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) 10/325 and lorcet 10/500 and lortab 10/500? I am currently in a lot of pain.
Different dose: All these medications are combinations of hydrocodone, a narcotic pain reliever, and Acetaminophen which most people know as "tylenol (acetaminophen)". All three have 10 mg of hydrocodone. Norco 10/325 contains 325 mg of tylenol (acetaminophen) in each pill, while the other two have 500 mg. Their effects are similar; they are just different brand names. Be careful not to take too many, as you could damage your liver severely. ...Read more
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Been taking lortab 10/500 for 5 disc cervical fusion. Changed to norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) 10/325 and am in extreme pain. Why isnt it helping like the lortab did?
Different meds: It is not uncommon for patients to experience different degree of pain relief with similar medications prepared by different companies. Same thing can occur with generic versus name brand medications. You happen to have better response to lortab. Your doctor can adjust the types of medication you are taking to keep you comfortable after surgery. ...Read more
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What to do if I have psoriatic arthritis. I take 3 lortab 10 pills a day. If i stop taking the pills what are the withdraw?
Inappropriate Rx!: I have several hundred patients with psoriatic arthritis! none are being treated with lortab! you need to see a rheumatologist. And i suspect you will have some withdrawal symptoms! ...Read more
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12wks pregnant - migraine. Bad. Out of my regular meds but I have a Lortab 10 - is that safe to take and will it help? Please help!
Please: forgive me as I am not answering your question but wanted to offer another option. Chinese Scalp and Auricular acupuncture can be very helpful for migraine headaches and is safe during pregnancy. Take care. ...Read more
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My doctor upgraded my arthritis meds from lortab 10 to percocet10. Is there a difference?
Yes: Different base narcotics...Hydrocodone vs oxycodone. Some respond better to others better. ...Read more
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My dr DX me with chondromalacia in L knee. he gave me Lortab 10/325 if pain is severe. i took one. i have Mobic (meloxicam) 15 mg. can i take with Lortab
Yes: Yes, one is a narcotic pain medication and one is an NSAID. They should not interact. I obviously don't know the particulars of your case, but narcotics are highly addictive and the cdc has just classified narcotic addiction as an epidemic sweeping the country with more deaths attributed to them than even drugs like cocaine; so you would do well to consider other options. ...Read more
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Im on pain management for low back pain i take lortab 10 up to 3 times a day i don't take them much will i still pass my drug test
Talk to your doctor : Something is fishy. Talk to your doctor. What's happening with the remainder. If the doctor does not find out soon, someone will. For your own benefit, be honest with your doctor. It will do you both good. ...Read more
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I took half of a lortab 10 and 800 mg ib at 2:47 its noe 7:35 ad im having like random sharp pains in my head. Could i have a brain abcess or brain tumor?
Not likely: Although brain tumor or abscess are not likely in your case, if you're having very severe head discomfort unlike anything you've ever experienced, I recommend that you have an examination in the hospital emergency room. You may be having simple neuralgia which is not serious, but it's best to have an examination and,if felt advisable, appropriate tests will be ordered. ...Read more
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