Hydrocodone side effects
Hydrocodone and ibuprofen side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
*chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
*black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee ground;
*swelling or rapid weight gain;
*shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
*confusion, feeling light-headed, fainting;
*easy bruising or bleeding;
*nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
*severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or
*fever, headache, neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, purple spots on the skin, and/or seizure (convulsions).
Less serious side effects include:
*headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
*mild nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea;
*blurred vision; or
*dry mouth.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect hydrocodone and ibuprofen?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
*antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon) or imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil);
*an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate);
*aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as diclofenac (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and others;
*an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), quinapril (Accupril), and others;
*lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
*a bronchodilator (such as Atrovent, Spiriva), diuretics (water pills), steroid medicines, or blood thinners;
*methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
*atropine (Donnatal), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), or scopolamine (Transderm-Scop);
*bowel or bladder medications such as dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin), tolterodine (Detrol) and others;
If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use hydrocodone and ibuprofen, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
There may be other drugs not listed that can affect hydrocodone and ibuprofen. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
* Your pharmacist has information about hydrocodone and ibuprofen written for health professionals that you may read.
