Will hydrocodone give you a headache?

Answer 1

It would act only as a pain killer, it would not help treat the cause of the sore throat or the headache and could mask symptoms that could indicate a need for further treatment. It should be used that way only on the advice of your health care professional and only as a temporary measure.

Ask your pharmacist for some suggestions for over the counter headache and sore throat remedies that might be better with fewer side effects. While you are using hydrocodone you should not drive or operate machinery.

See the related question below for more methods of treating a sore throat safely.

Answer 2

If you are already being prescribed this medication and your physician tells you that you can use it, it does suppress coughing, but it is an addictive drug and is not usually prescribed for laryngitis. Hydrocodone is a narcotic synthetic opioid and a Schedule 3 Controlled Substance.

Better would be to follow these suggestions:

You should rest your voice; do not speak if you can help it, but don't whisper because that will actually irritate your vocal cords more. If you only have laryngitis, you probably don't need bed rest, but if you try to continue your activities and find you actually feel terrible, heed your body and rest!

Stay hydrated. Fluids are definitely important. Don't drink anything that irritates the throat! Avoid hot drinks or alcohol or carbonated drinks. Stick to soothing drinks like ice water or lightly flavored water, or low-acid fruit juice, or milk. Some types of iced tea may help.

If you have the type of laryngitis that comes from another illness, such as influenza (the flu), bronchitis, pneumonia, or strep throat, you should not only be on bed rest but under a physician's care. If you have a bacterial infection you probably need an antibiotic, but viral infections are not treatable that way.

If you have the type of simple laryngitis that comes from overuse of your voice, resting your voice and sucking on cough drops or hard candies or even Sucrets (but read the label first!) will help, plus things like popsicles and ice cream.

But one caveat: if you suddenly find you are having severe difficulty getting your breath in, and have to struggle to get enough air, go to your nearest hospital ED, because, though extremely rare, that condition would be a life-threatening emergency. Very rarely, the epiglottis will become inflamed too and block the breathing passage (windpipe, trachea).

Take care of yourself and you'll soon be well. But it's probably better not to ask your physician for narcotics or other strongly addictive drugs unless you have a serious condition that warrants them. And - of course - do not ever buy them on the street!

Answer 3

Yes, hydrocodone may trigger a headache, especially in those who experience Migraine attacks.