Hydroco Apap 5

FOR INFECTION ## Actually it is not for infection, it is a generic for Vicodin - which is a pain reliever comprised of Acetaminophen and various opioids which act as narcotics. ## To be specific, this contains Acetaminophen and the narcotic pain reliever Hydrocodone. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, dry mouth, constipation and drowsiness. ## I suffer with severe fibromyalgia..also had t3to t12 fusions, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, ulcerative colitis, GERD, etc. Nothing my Dr. Prescribed has worked for pain management. My Dr said the last one I could try is Cymbalta...if that does not work the next step is narcotics..It reaaly scares me. My question is: what is the differene between opioids and narcodics. Question 2: is cymbalta an opioid?

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How long does it take for the side effects to wear off from the initial dosage? ## The half-life of Hydrocodone is just a little under 4 hours and for it to be completely processed from your body takes between 5 to 6 half-lives, so 20 to 24 hours. Learn more Vicodin details here. Did you have a problem with it? The effects should really ease up before then, but they can linger for awhile. ## Ok Thanks ## I have a toothache and I have this pill but don't remember if it is for infection Hydroco/apap tab 5-325 mg

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Title Hydroco Apap M357. White pill and breaks in half. I am taking this medication for back pain. It causes constipation. What I want to know is how to treat and help eleminate the conspitation problem. ## If you can tolerate it, drink a glass of prune juice, cranberry, pure apple juice, or cran-apple every morning, that's about the best I can tell you to do naturally, if you are really in a bind a dose of milk of magnesia works wonders! ## Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen are the active ingredients in Vicodin and since the Hydrocodone is a narcotic analgesic, constipation is a normal side effect. When I was on narcotics and suffered from problems with constipation from them, I found that taking a daily fiber supplement helped tremendously and it has the added bonus of being something...

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pink oblong pill with 3600 on back ## The pill in description marked V 3600 is Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone (500 mg - 10 mg). Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone is a combination of two types of pain medicine to treat moderate to severe pain. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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i have been on hydroco apap10 for 3 weeks following knee replacement surgery. my question is, how soon or how long does it take for a person to become addicted to this drug? how long is it safe to take before dependency occurs? ## A few weeks, if you are taking it as prescribed, it usually not long enough. You may experience side effects while using, though, such as: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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watson 249 ## This contains 500mgs of Acetaminophen and 5mgs of Hydrocodone. This is a narcotic pain reliever. Some of the most common side effects include: drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea and constipation. ## Are UCB Hydroco/APAP 7.5-500 tabs supposed to contain small colored (green?) spots or is mine contaminated?

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Does this drug have codiene ## APAP is medical speak for Acetaminophen and the other active ingredient is Hydrocodone, so no, it does not contain Codeine. It is, however, a narcotic pain reliever, generic for Vicodin. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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what is the shelf life from date of purchase. ## U.S. prescription medications must have a mandatory expiration date of 1 year from the date the prescription is filled. After a year, they start to lose potency and can no longer be as effective, there are also a few medications that can turn into dangerous substances after they expire. Acetaminophen with Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain medication. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## Is prescription of acetaminophen and codeine dangerous after ten years?

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WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS. IS IT ADDICTIVE? ## Yes, Hydrocodone + Acetaminophen (APAP) is very addictive. Many people suffer addiction problems from this. A common brand name of this drug is Vicodin. As with any prescription drug, keep your doctor informed of any and all side effects. More common side effects may include dry mouth, itching, pinpoint pupils, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, confusion, gas / heartburn, or flushed skin. If you experience irregular heartbeat or chest pain, difficulty breathing, wheezing, unusual weakness, cold / clammy skin, severe rash, fever, chills, or muscle aches and pains then notify your physician or prescriber ASAP! Also note that elderly patients have a higher likelihood of side effects. ## i have been perscribed hydroco/apap 7.5 now for 4 years. th...

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I take care of someone that takes hydroco/apap 7.5-325 when he takes one he gets sick to his stomach after he takes one at nite.the next mornig he still feels sick ## Hello, Liz! How are you? This medication can cause nausea, as a side effect, along with dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. If it's that severe, he should speak to his doctor, they may be able to prescribe something to prevent the nausea. Has he tried taking it with food? This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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Just wondering if this was a typo..7.5/500? All I can find is 7.5/650 and 750. I know it is generic Vicodin but am worried about the directions saying take 1 or 2 when the previous script was for 5-500 and only was directed as take 1... I do not want to take more than before...5-500 was more than enough,.. Need to know if I should break in half..... ## Can you provide the imprint from the tablets? Including all letters, numbers, and/or logos? Then I can double check the dosage for you and the normal dose taken. It is made in that dosage, however, if your doctor did not mention changing your dosage, I would recommend calling their office to check, or checking with your pharmacist. It is not severely higher than the 7.5, but your doctor or pharmacy may have made a mistake. ## about hydroc...

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36/01 pill form ## The pill in description is Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone bitartrate (325 mg - 10 mg). Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone is a combination of two types of pain medicine to treat moderate to severe pain. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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Is it safe to take Hydroco Apap 10-325 mg when taking Cumadin(Warfarin)? ## The Acetaminophen, that is coupled with the Hydrocodone, can increase the blood thinning properties of the Warfarin and thus, increase the risk of bleeding. Is the prescribing doctor aware that you are taking both? Sometimes, the dosage must be adjusted accordingly and you should know to watch for any signs of bleeding and report them to your doctor immediately.

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m357 capsule ## M 357 is 5 mg Hydrocodone + 500 mg Acetaminophen. Manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. It's a narcotic pain reliever generic for Vicodin. ## Roy is correct. I would like to post a warning though that this pharmaceutical company does not always have good quality control so their meds are not always reliable. There have been many complaints made about their products.

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M357 WHITE MEDIUM SIZE tablet ## The pill in description is Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone bitartrate (500 mg - 5 mg). Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone is a combination of two types of pain medicine to treat moderate to severe pain. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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Does the Hydroco Apap 325mg cause double vision? ## This contains Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen and the Hydrocodone is a narcotic opiate, so it is possible that it may cause dizziness and blurred/double vision as a side effect, as well as nausea and drowsiness. Have you spoken to your doctor? There are other medications you can try for pain, if this one is causing problematic side effects.

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NO EXPIRATION DATE ON FULL BOTTLE. GIVEN TO MY MOTHER FOR CHRONIC PAIN. DOES NOT TAKE AS OFTEN AS IT WAS PRESCRIBED FOR. HOW LONG SHOULD SHE KEEP THIS BEFORE IT HAS LOST IT EFFECTIVENESS. THERE IS NO EXPIRATION DATE ON THE PRESCRIPTION AND THIS CONCERNS ME. ## A pharmacy or hospital always dispenses these with a one year expiration date from the date of the prescription. In addition, these types of medications do not turn dangerous after the expiration date, they simply start to break down and lose effectiveness, so even if it is past the year, they may be less effective, but still safe to use. (Please note, this does not apply to all meds, there are some exceptions that can become dangerous after their expiration!)

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tablet, white in color with M357 printed on it. ## Just to clarify, the pill in description is Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone bitartrate (500 mg - 5 mg). Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone is a combination of two types of pain medicine to treat moderate to severe pain. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## The doctor up my Hydrocodon from 5-500 to 7.5-500, filled script today and the 7.5 look like the 5, except the 5-500 have M357 on them & the7.5-500 have M358 on them. Is this correct? ## Hi Bayou1966, That is correct; the pill marked M357 is 5-500 mg, while M358 is 7.5-500 mg. They do look similar as they are both from the same manufacturer.

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white oblong pill says watson on one side ## I cannot verify what it is from this description, there are many tablets made by Watson that bear their logo. Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen is a generic for Lortab or Vicodin, it is a narcotic analgesic. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, constipation and dry mouth. You can read more on it here: If you post back with the full imprint, I can double check what this is for you! ## are hydrocodone and hyrocod the same thing? are thry addictive?

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HYDROCOD/APAP 7.5/750 WITH MARKINGS OF WATSON 387 ON ONE SIDE.OBLONG WHITE PILL AND HYDROCOD/APAP 7.5/750 WITH MARKINGS OF M360 ON ONE SIDE. OBLONG WHITE PILL. WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR. ## I am highly alergic to codine. Is hydrocod/apap has codine in it? thanks! ## The combination of Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone, which is a generic for Vicodin, Norco or Lortab, is a narcotic analgesic. As such, it may be habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and constipation. Learn more Lortab details here. No, it does not contain Codeine. And to anyone in the future viewing this post, the dosages of Acetaminophen in these is being phased out, the FDA has requested that they all be lowered to a maximum of 325mgs in these combination prescription medications. So...

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