Vicodin is a prescription painkiller containing both acetaminophen and hydrocodone/paracetamol. The acetaminophen in Vicodin prescription painkiller increases the effects of hydrocodone paracetamol. Vicodin is prescribed by medical professionals to relieve moderate to severe pain. Vicodin is the the opioid class of prescription painkillers and has the same effect as medications such as Loricet, Percodan, Loritab and Oxycotin.
Individuals taking and/or abusing Vicodin prescription painkiller, can develop a tolerance to the medication. Some side effects of using this prescription painkiller are fast or slow heartbeat, trouble breathing, swelling of the face, hives, skin rash, itching, hallucinations, changes in behavior, severe confusion or tiredness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, drowsiness, dizziness or weakness, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, constipation, headache, and blurred vision.
Individuals with Vicodin painkiller addiction can feel symptoms of withdrawal 6 to 12 hours after last dosage. These symptoms may vary depending on how many an individual was taking and how long they have abused the drug. Some of the withdrawal symptoms of Vicodin painkiller addiction may include, but are not limited to anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, sweating and chills, muscle and bone pain, involuntary movement of legs, and other flu-like symptoms.
