Does Hydrocodone And Tylenol Cause Severe Fatigue?

Posted on Thu, 24 Dec 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 Answered on

Sat, 9 Jan 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : a couple of days ago I went to pain management for the first time due to neck pain. I was prescribed hydrocodone (5mg) with Tylenol. both nights that I have taken the medication I have felt tired but I am unable to sleep. is this normal? the only time in the past that I've taken a narcotic has been after surgery and I never experienced this problem. should I contact the doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This isnt that unusual

Detailed Answer:
it's a pretty common variation of narcotic effects
not experienced by most but not I dicative of anything serious

often it gets better

if you don't have the narcotic I. your system at bedtime it shouldn't have much effect

if you need it to be able to sleep a insurgent change in meds will be need a

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar