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What Are The Side Effects Of Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen?
h ello,I am currently taking hydrocodone-acetamin.5-325....I am 73trs old,just had total knee replacementI never loked pills...now with this medicine I am worried about all effects,please tell me if I stop it,how lonf it stays in my body,I want to drive and not depend on all friends for help.thank you,Patrice
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Hello Dear. Hydrocodone-Acitaminophen is given for pain relief. The former is an opioid while the latter is a non opioid. Side effects are very minimal on short term use. Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. Some of these side effects may decrease after you have been using this medication for a while.
If you take it on a long term basis for some years it may affect your kidneys. It stays in body for a short period of 2-3 days and gets completely eliminated.
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If you take it on a long term basis for some years it may affect your kidneys. It stays in body for a short period of 2-3 days and gets completely eliminated.
Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you.
All the best
With warm regards
Dr Sanjay Kini
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