Norco is a mixture of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. This drug is in the opioid family and is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Other drugs similar to Norco include, but are not limited to Lorcet, Lortab, Vicodin, and Zydone. All of these drugs are a mixture of acetaminophen and hydorcodone, but the differences in strengths and competing companies are the reasons for different names.
Norco is taken orally in a pill form and should be taken in the proper dosing form given by your doctor. When taking Norco you should be aware of the side effects that can come into play while using this drug. Side effects such as feeling anxious, dizzy, or drowsy, mild nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation, headache, mood changes, blurred vision, ringing in your ears, or dry mouth are the common side effects that should be taken seriously, but are not life threatening. Some side effects of taking Norco can become possible health threats if they are not taken seriously. These side effects to worry about include shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, feeling light-headed, fainting, confusion, fear, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions), problems with urination, and nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). If you experience any of these side effects while taking Norco, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Norco, like all other opioid drugs, is capable of being abused. When Norco is abused the abuser can cause themselves health and mental problems especially if they do not get the proper care they need to conquer their addiction. If someone you care for is taking Norco, talk to him or her and make sure that they are using the drug for actual pain. If you are someone who is abusing Norco, call A Forever Recovery now so that you can conquer your addiction before its side effects become fatal.
