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What Causes Excessive Hiccups While On Diazepam And Hydrocodine For Bipolar Disorder?

My husband just had major back surgery , he also has by polar so he takes Serquel Wellbutrin and prozack. I think he had a reaction to hydromorphonr 2 mg diazepam 5mg and hydrocodine 10:325 I think they are not working together. He has been getting hip cups for hours and hot flashes with really bad sweating. Just wanted to know what u think
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Hello,

Hiccups are usually benign and it passes spontaneously. If this is lasting for more than 48 hrs and leading to cessation of breath should be investigated.

Hope you do not have any sore throat, reflux esophagitis or ear infection. Get a blood test to rule out an electrolyte imbalance and to see that kidneys are alright.

Get a chest x-ray to rule out anything irritating the nerves supplying the diaphragm. An MRI of the brain may also be required sometimes.

Chlorpromazine, metochlorpropamide and baclofen are useful in controlling the hiccups. Consult your physician for the prescription. Also, you can also try vinegar- a teaspoon or granulated sugar- a teaspoon.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Excessive Hiccups While On Diazepam And Hydrocodine For Bipolar Disorder?

Hello, Hiccups are usually benign and it passes spontaneously. If this is lasting for more than 48 hrs and leading to cessation of breath should be investigated. Hope you do not have any sore throat, reflux esophagitis or ear infection. Get a blood test to rule out an electrolyte imbalance and to see that kidneys are alright. Get a chest x-ray to rule out anything irritating the nerves supplying the diaphragm. An MRI of the brain may also be required sometimes. Chlorpromazine, metochlorpropamide and baclofen are useful in controlling the hiccups. Consult your physician for the prescription. Also, you can also try vinegar- a teaspoon or granulated sugar- a teaspoon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon