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Vicodin (Hydrocodone Bitartrate / Acetaminophen) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most frequently reported adverse reactions include: lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea and vomiting. These effects seem to be more prominent in ambulatory than in nonambulatory patients and some of these adverse reactions may be alleviated if the patient lies down.

Other adverse reactions include:

Central Nervous System

Drowsiness, mental clouding, lethargy, impairment of mental and physical performance, anxiety, fear, dysphoria, psychic dependence, mood changes.

Gastrointestinal System

Prolonged administration of VICODIN Tablets may produce constipation.

Genitourinary System

Ureteral spasm, spasm of vesical sphincters and urinary retention have been reported with opiates.

Respiratory Depression

Hydrocodone bitartrate may produce dose-related respiratory depression by acting directly on the brain stem respiratory center. (see OVERDOSAGE).

Special Senses

Cases of hearing impairment or permanent loss have been reported predominantly in patients with chronic overdose.

Dermatological

Skin rash, pruritus.

The following adverse drug events may be borne in mind as potential effects of acetaminophen: allergic reactions, rash, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Potential effects of high dosage are listed in the OVERDOSAGE section.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED VICODIN SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Vicodin. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Vicodin side effects / adverse reactions in 43 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-12

Patient: 43 year old female weighing 81.7 kg (179.8 pounds)

Reactions: Pain, Headache, Hypoaesthesia, H1n1 Influenza, Fall, Abdominal Discomfort, Blindness Unilateral, Feeling Abnormal, Transient Ischaemic Attack

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lyrica
    Indication: Fibromyalgia

Xanax
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Motrin
    Indication: Pain

Celexa
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Depression

Vicodin
    Indication: Pain

Motrin
    Dosage: 3 to 4 times per day
    Indication: Fall

Vicodin
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Fall

Xanax
    Indication: Anxiolytic Therapy

Combination Pill OF Lisinopril and Some Fluid Pill
    Dosage: 10/12.5 mg unknow frequency
    Indication: Blood Pressure Abnormal

Xanax
    Indication: Pain

Soma
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Pain

Soma
    Indication: Fall

Aspirin
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Vicodin side effects / adverse reactions in 55 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-12

Patient: 55 year old female

Reactions: Memory Impairment, Cardiac Disorder

Suspect drug(s):
Valsartan
    Dosage: 160 mg , 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Bupropion HCL
    Dosage: 300 mg, 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Ventolin
    Dosage: 90 mcg, 2 hr
    Indication: Asthma

Gabapentin
    Dosage: 6 dosage forms (2 dosage forms, 3 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Fibromyalgia
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Gabapentin
    Dosage: 6 dosage forms (2 dosage forms, 3 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetic Neuropathy
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Vicodin
    Dosage: 4 hr, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Arthralgia
    Start date: 2006-01-01

Metformin Hydrodchloride/sitagliptin (Metformin and Sitagliptin)
    Dosage: 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus

Klonopin
    Dosage: 1 mg (0.5 mg, 2 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Klonopin
    Dosage: 1 mg (0.5 mg, 2 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Attack

Prilosec
    Dosage: 40 mg (20 mg, 2 in d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease

Epipen
    Dosage: transdermal
    Indication: Hypersensitivity

Imiprex (Imipraminoxide Hydrochloride)
    Dosage: 100 mg, as required, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine

Nitroglycerin
    Dosage: 0.4 mg, as required, other
    Indication: Chest Pain

Flovent
    Dosage: 220 mcg (110 mcg, 2 in 1 d)
    Indication: Asthma

Simvastatin
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zyrtec
    Dosage: 10 mg (10 mg, 1 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypersensitivity
    Start date: 2009-01-01

Lozol
    Dosage: 1.25 mg, 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Fluid Retention
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Carafate
    Dosage: 2 gm (1 gm, 2 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease

Flonase
    Dosage: 500 mcg, 1 d), nasal
    Indication: Hypersensitivity

Multivitamin
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zanaflex
    Dosage: 4 mg (2 mg, 2 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Muscle Spasms
    Start date: 2009-01-01

Lortab
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Metofrmin (Metformin)
    Dosage: 500 mg, 1 in d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus

Aggrenox
    Dosage: 2 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2009-12-01



Possible Vicodin side effects / adverse reactions in 30 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-10-17

Patient: 30 year old female

Reactions: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Rhabdomyolysis, Body Temperature Increased, Unresponsive TO Stimuli, Respiratory Depression, Serotonin Syndrome, Suicidal Ideation, Loss of Consciousness, Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional, Multiple Drug Overdose, Blood Sodium Decreased, Blood Glucose Increased, Urinary Tract Infection, Blood Potassium Increased, Toxicity TO Various Agents, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase MB Increased, Incoherent, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Major Depression, Suicide Attempt, PO2 Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Cyclobenzaprine
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Acetaminophen
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Naproxen
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ultram
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Antipsychotics
    Dosage: xr
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Antipsychotics
    Dosage: xr

Vicodin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ssri
    Dosage: 20
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Acetaminophen

Cyclobenzaprine

Buspirone HCL
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



See index of all Vicodin side effect reports >>

Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2012-06-06

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