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Vicodin is classified as an analgesic (pain medication) that is a combination of the synthetic opiate hydrocodone and acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol. Other brand names of the hydrocodone and acetaminophen combination include: * Lorcet * Lortab * Dolacet * Anexsia * Zydone * Norco
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∙ 13y agoThis combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains a narcotic pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-narcotic pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.
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∙ 13y agoVicodin is a cocktail of two drugs: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and hydrocodone. Tylenol is classified as a pain killer and hydrocodone is an opiate. Drug testing for opiates will reveal recent hydrocodone use.
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∙ 12y agothat is a painkiller, and WILL KILL YOU IF MISUSED OR ABUSED.
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Is Vicodin an OTC drug or do you need a prescription?
At least in the United States, Vicodin is a prescription drug.
What is the overused drug for pain?
vicodin
What drug is Darvocet related to?
Vicodin.
Does hydrocodone and vicodin show up the same is blood work?
No there not the same! Hydrocodone is a drug called Hycodan, and Vicodin is a drug called Valium.
can drug abuse such as vicodin, methodone, cocaine cause or contribute to gastritis?
can drug use such as vicodin, methodone, or cocaine cause or contribute to gastritis?
Why is vicodin a scheduled drug?
Vicodin is a scheduled drug in the US because it contains hydrocodone, which is basically synthetic codeine. It can be highly addictive if misused.
What drug did drhouse replaced for vicodin?
methadone
In House what drug is house addicted to?
Vicodin
When was Vicodin made illegal?
Vicodin is not illegal and has never been. Vicodin is a class III schedule drug that is controlled by the DEA. The drug is NOT "illegal" but it is illegal to sell, transfer or give it to anybody else for whom it was not prescribed, as is any drug. It is no more illegal than any other drug in the world
Does Vicodin affect depo provera?
There are no known drug interactions between Vicodin and Depo Provera.
What works better for pain methadone or vicodin?
For pain, Vicodin, for drug addiction treatment, methadone
Is vicodin addictive?
Vicodin is a drug of the opiate class, one of the most addictive groups of drugs.
