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How Long After Taking Prescribed 5-325 Norco Can Driving Be Considered?

I was prescribed 5-325 Norco about a week ago after a lengthy non surgical hospital stay. I have no other restrictions other than driving on Norco. Taking the drug doesn't seem to make me 'wacky' at all, but it sure hits the pain well. How long after taking a pill may I consider driving? I think the half life is about 4 hours, but im not even sure what that means....
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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I have gone through your query. Hydrocodone the narcotic content in this has side effects which can slow your reflexes, impair your thinking and reaction times, and make it difficult for you to drive a car safely. So it is prohibited to drive when you are under the treatment of that. Its half life can be less but still the effect of drug can be present for longer time and it can vary in different people. So it is better to ask some one to drive when you are on this drug.
Let me know if you have any further query
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How Long After Taking Prescribed 5-325 Norco Can Driving Be Considered?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Hydrocodone the narcotic content in this has side effects which can slow your reflexes, impair your thinking and reaction times, and make it difficult for you to drive a car safely. So it is prohibited to drive when you are under the treatment of that. Its half life can be less but still the effect of drug can be present for longer time and it can vary in different people. So it is better to ask some one to drive when you are on this drug. Let me know if you have any further query Have a nice day