What is hydrocodone?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Hydrocodone is the generic name for a pain medication sold as Vicodin, Hydrococet, Lortab and other brand names. It is a narcotic pain reliever that include an analgesic like ibuprofen. It is about 2/3 as powerful as oxycodone. Hydrocodone is addictive and is one of the most abused drugs.

Answer by  ck0689 (284)

Hydrocodone is a common pain killer and is chemically and functionally close to oxycodone. Available only by prescription hydrocodone is commonly combined with Tylenol(acetaminophen) and Advil(ibuprofen).

Answer by  AnjanaJadeja (8)

Hydrocodone is a narcotic analgesic drug. It is derived from codiene. It has got antitussive, analgesic and cough suppressant effect on human body. Because the drug is narcotic derivative, it is not sold over the counter and to get this drug prescription of a medical practitioner is essential. It can be safely used in dry cough.

Answer by  MHuffman (80)

Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain reliever or antitussive which is often mixed with acetaminophen to increase it's effectiveness. It is used to relieve the user of moderate to severe pain or as a cough suppressant. It is known as many different brand names Lortab and Vicodin are the most prominent.

Answer by  pm7827 (7)

Hydrocodone, or dihydrocodeinone is an opioid created from the opiates, thebaine and codeine. It is an oral narcotic analgesic (pain reliever) and antitussive (cough suppressant) often available in syrup, tablet, or capsule form.

Answer by  Sunda (110)

Hydrocodone is a prescription-strength painkiller. Since the abuse potential for this drug is high, it also tends to have a fairly high street value. This drug should be used with caution, and only under a physician's care.

Answer by  james111 (71)

This medication is prescribed for pain relief by doctors. This product is regulated by the federal government as a controlled substance and can be addictive if not taken as directed.