Lortab
Lortab 10/500 (Acetaminophen Hydrocodone) is a prescription painkiller that is considered a narcotic analgesic and made from a combination of for the drug combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. The acetaminophen in the Lortab 10/500 works to increase the effects of the hydrocone. Painkiller addiction to Lortab has, like the addiction statistics for hydrocodone alone, has significantly increased during recent years. Lortab is normally prescribed for relief of moderate to severe pain.
Lortab can be addictive and habit forming when abused, and can lead to Lortab painkiller addiction. There has been an alarming increase over the last few years of Lortab abuse, because it is commonly prescribed and easy for those with Lortab painkiller addiction to find. Known for its pain relieving qualities and producing a calm euphoric feeling, people addicted to Lortab can develop a dependency on the drug in as little as just a few weeks of use.
Lortab overdose symptoms may include weak pulse, slow heart rate, coma, blue lips, shallow or no breathing, extreme drowsiness, sweating, pinpoint pupils, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), confusion, cold and clammy skin, muscle weakness, fainting,.
Lortab withdrawal symptoms can include; craving for the next dose of the drug, muscle/bone pain, anxiety and/or irritability, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose and watery eyes, dilated pupils, cold sweats, and fever.
