Lortab ® is a narcotic
pain reliever (opiate type) used in treatment
of moderate to severe pain. Lortab ® is
a combination of Hydrocodone and acetaminophen.
Hydrocodone works on opiate receptors in
the brain to provide pain relief while acetaminophen
increases the effects of Hydrocodone.
Lortab ®
is used as a PRN, or as needed for pain. Do not
increase your dosage or take more often as this
medication may become habit forming. Lortab is
a narcotic pain reliever that is used to treat
moderate to moderately severe pain. It is also
marketed under other brand names, including
Vicodin, Norco, Lorcet, Anexsia, Maxidone and
Zydone. Hydrocodone is the narcotic component
of the drug, attaching to opioid receptors
in the brain and spinal cord to block pain.
Acetaminophen is a non-narcotic pain reliever
that decreases the formation of prostaglandins
and increases pain-relieving power. The analgesic
drug treats pain but is also an antitussive,
which helps suppress dry, chronic coughing.
Hydrocodone can be habit-forming if not used
as prescribed. It is derived from the opium
plant and is classified as a Schedule II controlled
substance in the U.S., meaning it has the potential
to be abused and cause dependence.
WARNINGS ON USE OF LORTAB
Lortab is intended to be taken orally in tablet,
capsule and liquid form. Crushing, chewing
or snorting opiate drugs can lead to severe
side effects or overdose. As with other opiates,
warnings from manufacturers say Lortab should
not be taken more often or in larger doses
than what is prescribed. Anyone who has more
than three alcoholic drinks per day or cirrhosis
of the liver should talk to a doctor before
taking any medication with acetaminophen. An
overdose of acetaminophen can cause serious
harm to the liver. The maximum recommended
amount of acetaminophen for an adult is 1,000
mg per dose and 4,000 mg in a day. Do not combine
any prescription drug with acetaminophen with
any over-the-counter medications containing
it. Doctors recommend knowing the amount of
acetaminophen in each medication you take.
Lortab can impair motor skills, affecting reaction
time, and can cause changes in mood and thought
processes. Warnings on the prescription say
care should be taken when driving or performing
other tasks that require alertness.
LORTAB SIDE EFFECTS
Constipation, upset stomach, nausea, dizziness
and dry mouth are considered among the most
commonly reported side effects. Less common,
but more serious, side effects include allergic
reaction, clammy skin, seizures, extreme weakness,
unconsciousness, jaundice, bleeding, bruising,
decreased appetite, hot flashes, rash, itching,
swelling, hearing loss, decreased sex drive
and muscle twitches. Because of the hydrocodone,
Lortab can also depress the central nervous
system. Other side effects, which may attract
some recreational users, include extreme relaxation,
euphoria and drowsiness.
TOLERANCE, ADDICTION AND WITHDRAWAL
When taken as directed, Lortab can be a useful
tool in pain relief. Prolonged use of Lortab
and other opiates can lead to tolerance and
dependence. Tolerance occurs when the drug
builds up in the system, requiring people to
take more and more to achieve the same pain-relieving
effects. A tell-tale sign of dependence is
a strong craving for the drug. Once addicted,
withdrawal symptoms can set in. They include
muscle and bone pain, insomnia, restlessness,
diarrhea, vomiting, other flu-like symptoms
and involuntary leg movements. Overdosing on
Lortab or other opiates can be fatal. Kicking
a Lortab addiction can be difficult. Many users
delay treatment because of a fear of withdrawal.
Numerous treatment options are available on
an in-patient or out-patient basis for opiate
dependence. They include hospital-based detoxification,
rehabilitation, faith or therapy-based programs
and rapid drug detox.
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