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Lortab

Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone bitartrate

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is acetaminophen and hydrocodone and the brand names are Anexsia, Dolorex Forte, Hycet, Liquicet, Lorcet, Lortab, Maxidone, Norco, Polygesic, Stagesic, Vicodin, Xodol, Zamicet, Zydone.

The active ingredients of this medication are Acetaminophen 500 mg and Hydrocodone 7.5 mg. Inactive ingredients contained in the Lortab brand, Claritin Reditabs, include citric acid, gelatin, mannitol, and mint flavor.

It is primarily used to provide relief from moderate-to-severe pain.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to provide relief from moderate-to-severe pain.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Confusion; fear; unusual thoughts or behavior;
Feeling light-headed, fainting;
Nausea; stomach pain; loss of appetite; itching; dark urine; clay-colored stools; jaundice;
Problems with urination;
Seizure;
Shallow breathing;
Slow heartbeat.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
A history of drug or alcohol addiction;
A history of head injury or brain tumor;
Allergic reactions to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or hydrocodone;
Asthma;
COPD;
Liver or kidney disease;
Low blood pressure;
Mental illness;
Sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;
Underactive thyroid.

Drug Interactions:
Antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon);
Clomipramine (Anafranil);
Imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil);
Isocarboxazid (Marplan);
Phenelzine (Nardil);
Rasagiline (Azilect);
Selegiline (Eldepryl Emsam) or tranylcypromine (Parnate);
Atropine (Donnatal);
Benztropine (Cogentin);
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine);
A bronchodilator such as ipratropium (Atrovent) or tiotropium (Spiriva);
Dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin, and others), or propantheline (Pro-Banthine).

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Ibuprofen	7.27	6.08	1.32	350
Aleve	7.06	6.16	1.12	110
Advil	6.97	5.81	0.77	375
Vicodin	6.53	6.21	4.16	139
Tylenol	6.51	5.32	0.88	536
Lortab	4.3	5.35	4.46	40

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Effectiveness of Lortab by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Lortab, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	2%	18.4%	71.4%	4.1%	4.1%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	18.8%	79.2%	2.1%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	97.8%	2.2%	0%
Breathing	0%	4.3%	95.7%	0%	0%
Confidence	10.4%	4.2%	79.2%	4.2%	2.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills	4.1%	34.7%	46.9%	10.2%	4.1%
Digestion	8.5%	10.6%	76.6%	4.3%	0%
Emotional Well-being	10.2%	4.1%	61.2%	18.4%	6.1%
Energy	6.4%	34%	44.7%	10.6%	4.3%
Eyesight	0%	8.7%	91.3%	0%	0%
Memory	10.6%	14.9%	68.1%	6.4%	0%
Mental Clarity	10.2%	20.4%	59.2%	8.2%	2%
Pain	14.6%	8.3%	20.8%	27.1%	29.2%
Patience	10.6%	6.4%	70.2%	10.6%	2.1%
Sexual Health	0%	6.5%	89.1%	0%	4.3%
Skin Complexion	0%	2.2%	97.8%	0%	0%
Sleep	8.2%	14.3%	34.7%	30.6%	12.2%
Stress Level	10.4%	4.2%	66.7%	14.6%	4.2%

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Commonly Reported Lortab Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	97.9%	0%	0%	2.1%	0%
Anxiety	42.9%	42.9%	14.3%	0%	0%
Confusion	71.4%	28.6%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	61.5%	17.9%	7.7%	5.1%	7.7%
Depression	83.3%	2.1%	6.2%	0%	8.3%
Difficulty Urinating	95.7%	2.2%	2.2%	0%	0%
Dizziness	67.3%	14.3%	8.2%	8.2%	2%
Drowsiness	44.9%	20.4%	22.4%	10.2%	2%
Dry Mouth	76.6%	19.1%	0%	4.3%	0%
Fatigue	64%	14%	16%	6%	0%
Fever	97.9%	0%	2.1%	0%	0%
Headache	85.4%	2.1%	8.3%	4.2%	0%
Insomnia	57.1%	0%	28.6%	14.3%	0%
Lethargy	62.8%	23.3%	7%	7%	0%
Movement Problems	81.4%	4.7%	11.6%	2.3%	0%
Muscle Spasms	95.3%	4.7%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	67.3%	14.3%	14.3%	4.1%	0%
Slow Breathing	93%	2.3%	4.7%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	57.1%	28.6%	14.3%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Lortab Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Addiction	87%	6.5%	0%	0%	6.5%
Confusion	80.5%	4.9%	9.8%	4.9%	0%
Delirium	87.2%	0%	2.1%	10.6%	0%
Lethargy	60%	20%	20%	0%	0%
Movement Problems	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	93.5%	0%	0%	0%	6.5%

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Episodes since taking Lortab

Since taking Lortab Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Hallucination

1.8%

Hospitalization

1.8%

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06 Jan 2012	Helped a lot with my pain. Made me sleepy, though, —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
06 Jan 2012	took away the pain, but made me dizzy, confused, and very sleepy. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
25 Sep 2011	Not satisfied with pain relief or side affects of lortab —Posted by lee Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
14 Sep 2011	It works well for pain relief. It keeps me up at night and gives me vivid dreams when I do sleep. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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