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What is Lortab?

Lortab is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone, an opioid pain medicine, is available in Lortab. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Acetaminophen (also known as Tylenol) is a pain reliever with a lower potency that enhances the effects of hydrocodone. Lortab relieves moderate to severe discomfort. Lortab can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.

Uses:

This combination medicine relieves moderate to severe pain. This combination contains an opioid ( Hydrocodone ) and a nonopioid ( Acetaminophen). Hydrocodone changes the way your body responds to and feels pain. Acetaminophen is also effective in reducing a fever.

Lortab Side Effects:

If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy to Lortab, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or tongue; swelling in your throat.

Acetaminophen can cause severe skin reactions that are fatal. This may happen even if you’ve taken it before and never had a reaction. Call your doctor immediately if you experience skin redness, blistering or peeling.

If you experience:

  • Slow heartbeat, shallow breathing
  • A feeling of light-headedness, as if you could pass out.
  • Confuse yourself with unusual thoughts or behaviors;
  • seizure (convulsions);
  • Easy bruising and bleeding
  • infertility, missed menstrual periods;
  • Impotence, sexual issues, and loss of interest in sex are all symptoms that can be associated with impotence.
  • Liver problems: nausea, upper abdominal pain, itching (itching of the skin and eyes), loss of appetite, dark colored urine, clay-colored stool, or jaundice.
  • Low cortisol levels: nausea, vomiting, loss in appetite, dizziness and worsening fatigue or weakness.

Serotonin Syndrome symptoms include: hallucinations and agitation; fever, sweating or shivering; rapid heartbeat, muscle stiffness or twitching; loss of coordination.

Lortab can cause a variety of side effects.

  • drowsiness, headache;
  • Constipation, upset stomach
  • Blurred vision
  • Dry mouth

Is Lortab Addictive?

Lortab addiction may not be common, but it is possible. Around 5% of those who are prescribed Lortab or other Opioid-based medications will abuse them and develop an addiction. If you receive a Lortab prescription, it is important to follow the instructions on the prescription.

Lortab Withdrawal

Opioid addiction can be painful. Hydrocodone addiction occurs when someone used to Lortab, or other Hydrocodone-based medications, suddenly stops using them or reduces the dose. Opioid withdrawal can prevent people from recovering. Hydrocodone withdrawal symptoms include:

  • Anxiety
  • Chills
  • Congestion
  • Frequent yawning
  • Blood pressure increases
  • Pain sensitivity increased
  • Insomnia, restlessness and insomnia
  • Irritability
  • Muscle pain
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Runny nose
  • Shaking and Tremors
  • Stomach problems
  • Sweating
  • Tearing of the Eyes
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