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Vicodin
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Vicodin addiction is caused by long term intake of Vicodin ®. Vicodin ® is the brand name for the combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and hydrocodone. Vicodin ® is prescribed for moderate to moderately severe pain. Hydrocodone binds to the pain receptors in the brain so that the sensation of pain is reduced. Acetaminophen halts the production of prostaglandins which otherwise cause pain. Vicodin ® is available in tablet, capsule, and liquid form and is taken every 4-6 hours by mouth.
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Answer: Vicodin is limited by the acetaminophen aspect of the drug. Too much a day has liver toxicity. However, every 4 hours is probably ok. But, you might raise some of the long acting narcotics(MS Contin, Oxy Contin) etc. or the narcotic patches(fentanyl) as a base for the pain and taking Vicodin for breakthrough. This would eliminate the need for limitations of the acetaminophen. Constipation and nausea would be the risk of increasing the narcotics.
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Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking Vicodin. Ask your doctor about ways to increase the fiber in your diet. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor. You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Vicodin after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using this medication suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
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Vicodin can be habit-forming. If you take this drug over a long period of time, you can become mentally and physically dependent on it, and you may find the drug no longer works for you at the prescribed dosage.
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Trends: Vicodin use has soared in recent years, partly fueled by the fame of its star user base. In 2006, the number of high school seniors reporting use during the previous year stood at 9.7 percent.
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If you take Vicodin regularly, take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
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