Hydrocodone is an addictive drug. When taking this medicine it cases physical and psychological addiction. You shouldn’t exceed the prescribed dosage and take the medication longer than the specified time. Abruptly breaking up with Vicodin after having been taking it for two weeks regularly will cause withdrawal effects. You should consult with your doctor in order to get instructions on gradual reducing of your dosage.
You should avoid drinking alcohol during taking Vicodin because it may cause the increase the drug’s side effects. For example, after taking Vicodin you feel sleepiness and giddiness. But the presence of alcohol in the blood apart from the drug may result in loss of consciousness and even death. Besides, acetaminophen combined with alcohol is very pernicious for your liver.
Vicodin may increase the effect of other medications that cause sleepiness, such as antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines and analgetics, anxiety medications, anticonvulsants and muscle relaxants. Simultaneous treatment with the medications listed above, may result in a dangerous sedation, giddiness or sleepiness. You should inform your doctor about all the drugs you take. Do not to prescribe any medicine on your own, avoiding consultations with your doctor.
There are some other side effects that Vicodin may cause. For example, constipation. But it is not so dangerous and harmful as sedation, giddiness or sleepiness. Besides, you can weaken this side effect by drinking enough water, about six or eight glasses a day. Eating the food rich of cellulose can help you avoid suffering from constipation.