What is Hydrocodone?
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Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeine is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two of naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. It is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive. It is commonly available in tablet, capsule, and syrup form and is often used in combination with other agents.
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How do members experience Hydrocodone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 654 | 196 | |
| Back pain | 138 | 42 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 118 | 34 | |
| Migraine headaches | 32 | 8 | |
| Headaches | 24 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 32 | |
| Drowsiness | 29 | |
| Problems concentrating | 17 | |
| Important decision making impaired | 12 | |
| Brain fog | 11 | |
| Confusion | 11 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 15 | |
| Moderate | 59 | |
| Mild | 81 | |
| None | 110 |
Member evaluations
mijewel
evaluated on Feb 20, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
Middlechild
evaluated on Dec 25, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
kimberely4
evaluated on Dec 05, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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