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∙ 14y agoThe two drugs are NOT in the same class. If your pain is due to inflammation then Naproxen will actually provide greater relief for a longer duration.
Vicoden is a controlled substance which will show up on drug tests and has NO anti-inflammatory effects.
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∙ 13y agoIt really depends on your preference of pain control do you prefer acetaminophen over ibprofen or visa versa. In order to determine that you figure out which one you rather go with. Personally, I like both for pain control but at this time I'm taking vicodin (APAP);). Good luck.
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∙ 16y agoNaproxen is an anti inflamatory drug, Vicodin is a pain killer. 2 different types of drug
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∙ 12y agonot in my experience. Diclofenac did nothing for me. Vicodin knocked me out like I had been carried off above the rainbow to a whole another universe full of witches & talking scarecrows.
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What is the difference between vicodin and naproxen?
Vicodin is a prescription pain reliever made of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Naproxen is an over the counter pain reliever, commercially sold as Aleve. The difference between the two is that Vicodin is much stronger and is a prescription medication, while naproxen is sold in pharmacies and is essentially as strong as Tylenol.
Which is stronger Darvocet or Vicodin?
vicodin... darvocet is like strong tylenol. vicodin contains hydrocodone as its active ingredient, making it a pain killer. darvocets active ingredient is naproxen which is a pain reliever.----Darvocet, while it may not be much more effective in pain relief as naproxen, is NOT the same thing. it is a synthetic opioid analgesic (propoxyphene) combined with acetaminophen (Tylenol). It is a very weak painkiller. Vicodin is a combination of the moderately strong opioid hydrocodone and acetaminophen. While Vicodin is much stronger and more effective at relieving pain than Darvocet, they are both narcotics.
Is tramadol stronger than naproxen?
Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory medication. Tramadol, although it does stimulate the opiate receptors it is not considered an opiate. They are in completely different classes of pain medication. However, several recent studies have determined that combining tramadol with an NSAID, such as naproxen or ibuprofen, produces a far greater benefits than using either drug separately. Example: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1693661
Is norco 5-325 stronger than vicodin 5-325?
vicodin 5-500 has the same amount of narcotic pain medication as the norco 5-325. The vicodin has 175 more milligrams of tylenol.
Does naproxen effect the body like vicodin or other pain relievers?
No, vicodin is a narcotic pain reliever. Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It has no recreational potential, if that's what your after. All it is is aleve. -kRonikk
Does Vicodin treat headaches?
Vicodin is a pain relief medication. It does not treat the headache itself, nor the processes that cause or trigger them, but it can sometimes relieve the pain associated with headache disorders.
What is a narco What is the difference between vicodin and narco?
Narco is a pain medication that contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone. The difference between Vicodin and Narco is the dosage.
Is Norco M365 stronger than Vicodin M357?
NO Vicodin m357 is 10m hydrocodone. Hyrdrocodone is a lighter supplement Used for pain vs. Oxycodone a more Stronger supplement used for pain Even with a 10m dosage so you can clearly See that a 15m has multiple equivalents in Comparison.
Is Vicodin similar to IBuprofen?
No, vicodin is a powerful opiate (hydrocodone) , stronger by dose than morphine and ibuprofen is a much lesser analgestic (pain killer)
What is naproxeno carisoprodol perscribe for?
Naproxen-carisoprodol is a medication prescribed to relieve pain. This medication is not legal in the United States but is legal in Mexico.
What is stronger Vicodin or percacet for pain?
Vicodin and Percodan are powerful narcotic pain relievers that are only available by prescription from a doctor. Vicodin is a schedule 3 narcotic, and Percodan is a schedule two narcotic. Both medications can lead to tolerance.
What happens if you combine oxycodone and Vicodin?
When alcohol is mixed with any pain medication that is in the vicodin family the affects of the drug are intensified. Both the alcohol and this drug work on the same things in the nervous system.
