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If you are taking certain long-acting formulations of hydrocodone, consumption of alcohol may also cause rapid release of the drug, resulting in high blood levels that may be potentially lethal. Likewise, you should avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as this may increase the blood levels and effects of hydrocodone. Drug Interactions Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Avoid drinking alcohol or taking illegal or recreational drugs while taking hydrocodone. Note that this list is not all-inclusive and includes only common medications that may interact with hydrocodone. You should refer to the prescribing information for hydrocodone for a complete list of interactions. Related/similar drugs A total of 665 drugs are known to interact with Acetaminophen / hydrocodone: 217 major drug interactions (800 brand and generic names) 437 moderate drug interactions (1697 brand and generic names) 11 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names) A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with Gabapentin: 28 major drug interactions (148 Other drugs may interact with hydrocodone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Given these risks associated with hydrocodone use, it’s crucial for patients to be aware of their overall medication regimen when considering adding another drug like gabapentin. Potential Benefits of Combining Gabapentin and Hydrocodone. Combining gabapentin with hydrocodone might seem appealing due to their different mechanisms of action. Common Brand Name(s): Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin Common Generic Name(s): hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen Pronunciation: hye-droe-KOE-done and a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen Drug Classes: opioid For healthcare professionals. Applies to hydrocodone: compounding powder, oral capsule extended release, oral tablet extended release. General adverse events. The most commonly reported side effects included constipation, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, headache, and somnolence. In order to prevent this drug interaction, patients are advised to delay administration of gabapentin to at least 2 hours after taking the antacid. Diagnostic Test. Aside from these medications, gabapentin can also cause false positive readings in the patient’s dipstick test for urinary protein. The Risks of Mixing Gabapentin and Hydrocodone When combined, gabapentin and hydrocodone can amplify each other’s effects on the central nervous system. This synergistic effect can result in: Respiratory Depression: The combined CNS depressant effects can slow down breathing to dangerously low levels, depriving the body of essential oxygen. Applies to: Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) and gabapentin Using narcotic pain or cough medications together with other medications that also cause central nervous system depression such as gabapentin can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death. Let’s delve deeper into these interactions. Risks of Combining Gabapentin and Hydrocodone (Vicodin®) Hydrocodone, the active component of Vicodin, has considerable pain-relieving properties. However, when used concurrently with Gabapentin, both drugs, known for their sedative properties, can contribute to enhanced CNS depression. There is a moderate interaction between gabapentin and Vicodin (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) and caution is advised when taking them together. While taking them 3 hours apart may lessen the chance of an adverse reaction, the risk still remains. There are two potential issues when taking gabapentin with Vicodin. Use WebMD’s Drug Interaction Checker tool to find and identify potentially harmful and unsafe combinations of prescription medications by entering two or more drugs in question. Combining medications can lead to various interactions that may enhance or diminish their effectiveness or increase the risk of adverse effects. In the case of gabapentin and hydrocodone, both drugs can cause sedation, dizziness, and respiratory depression. When taken together, these side effects can be amplified. Drug Interactions Your risk for serious side effects may be higher if you take other drugs with hydrocodone or oxycodone. Make sure your doctor knows about all the medications and supplements you use. Applies to: Hydrocodone CP (chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / phenylephrine) and gabapentin Using narcotic pain or cough medications together with other medications that also cause central nervous system depression such as gabapentin can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death. Drug Interactions: A total of 603 drugs are known to interact with Hydrocodone: 213 major drug interactions (792 brand and generic names) 389 moderate drug interactions (1524 brand and generic names) 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names) A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with Gabapentin: Hydrocodone plus homatropine (Hycodan) in the form of small tablets for coughing and especially neuropathic moderate pain (the homatropine, an anticholinergic, is useful in both of those cases and is a deterrent to intentional overdose) was more widely used than Dicodid and was labelled as a cough medicine in the United States whilst Vicodin
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