LORTAB Reviews (ACETAMINOPHEN; HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE)

Average Rating: 3.5 (215 Ratings)

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LORTAB  (ACETAMINOPHEN; HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE):  This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid (narcotic) pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. This product is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 years due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing).   FDA Approval Date: 1997-06-25 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 5  Degenerative Discs in Lower Back Nausia, some constipation, dizziness, itching I have dealt with back pain for several years and have always been unable to take pain medicine because I am allergic to all codeine based pain killers (as are my mother and sister). Every time I tried them I would end up vomiting for hours on end. After my mother had hip replacement surgery she was given Lortab 10/500 with visteril for nausia and was able to tolerate it. I talked with my physician and explained that I only needed it a couple of times each week at bedtime. When taken with the Visteril I have no problems with nausia, (make sure you take it 30 minutes before taking the Lortab), and am able to get some rest. I do wake up during the night quite a bit but it's worth the trade off to lay in bed and not be absolutely miserable all night long. M 39
10/500 1X day
12/21/2010
 5  menstrual cramps tummyache if taken on empty stomach F 31
11/5/2005
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 5  Tooth extraction Slightly dry mouth and if taken too late, didn't sleep as well. I took them without food and was just fine - not drowsy at all. Actually, I felt more alert and had more energy. Although it was prescribed for a tooth extraction I take them occasionally for an almost constant headache and backache. So I did not take them several days in a row consistently. I don't like taking meds but some days the pain is so bad I can't stand it. So I'll take 1/2 to 1 tablet and it works great for hours. Also gives my mood a little boost (or maybe it's just because NOT having pain is so nice), and a little bit of energy. F 41
8/10/2007
 5  Mouth surgery I'm on it now, actually. I just took a 10. I love it. i feel..euphoric. a little itchy sometimes on my feet and face and lower stomach. my pupils get really really small. and have a hard time focusing and my motor skills are shakey and slow (almost like being drunk) but my mind runs at like 90mph and i talk alot and say things i would normally feel uncomfortable saying. it helps with pain amazingly though. i take it ..all the time O_O F 21
1/18/2009
 4  Back Pain I was itching so bad all over and couldnt stop. I had to take benadryl and 2 days later, I still feel kinda itchy. Works well for pain but the side effect was nasty. F 31
10/1/2007
 4  pancreatitis Lortab is a good pain reliever for me, the most recent side effect that is over new and overwhelming is the itching. I thought something was wrong with me-it was that bad. First my palms of hands,bottom of feet, and then all over. good drug-bad side effect of itching. you have to take it with meals or otherwise nausea can be bad. I try to use only when pancreatitis occurs-usually 3-5 days every 6 hours if needed. F 31
8/5/2005
 4  Pain from MS and Ovarian Cancer No side effects at all. Works great when I use it. I only use this as needed but it won't allow me to write that in the usage section. I do not use this everyday. Only as needed I have this medication on hand in the elixir form. If I need it, I take 15 Mls every 6 hours as needed but I rarely take a full dose. I take 5 mls or 10 mls max. It helps my pain alot and allows me to sleep but I only use this when I have a spell of pain. I will never understand how someone becomes addicted to this medication. A 10 day supply of this form of Lortab lasts me a month, sometimes two months. I use non narcotic pain meds in between with decent results. I can't imagine being addicted to this. I'd be sick of I took the whole dose let alone this medication daily. The day may come when I will need more of this medication but till then I'm very careful about using it. I'm thankful for this medication however because when I need it, it really truly helps me. F 38
1X day
10/20/2012
 3  migraine Took as needed for migraine pain not relieved by other meds. Worked for pain but left me wired. F 52
5mg 1X day
6/18/2010
 1  after dental work vomited, passed out, totally messed up I only took ONE pill but I had a reaction like an overdose. Suddenly the room was spinning, I passed out, vomited and was just totally out of it. Hubby helped me crawl (I even had to have help crawling! and I could not stand) to bed and I slept for hours. I don't plan to EVER take this again. F 33 1 times
650 1X O
1/11/2012
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 3  Migaines unresponsive to Imitrex nausea As a dentist I prescribe Lortab usually 7.5 for patients who simply need a stronger pain drug. Unfortunately many dentists use Darvocet or Darvon for post-op pain, in my opinion propoxyphene is a worthless analgesic no better than aspirin. When I prescribe an opioid I generally use drugs that are indicated for treating moderate-severe pain, such as Vicodin, Percocet, and Talacen (Talwin with APAP). Anyway I'm off the soapbox.

I use Imitrex for my Migraine HA's. Lortab or any other hydrocodone product (Vicodin, Anexsia, Lorcet, etc.) is not a good option if you are nautious. Putting any med in the GI tract when it is already upset is simply not a good idea. If you need a rescue drug at home (I recommend it) there are other drugs that are delivered either rectally (Numorphan, Dilaudid, Morphine), or nasally (Stadol NS). If monitored properly they can be used safely at home without the worry of addiction. L. Sanderson, DDS

M 30 2 times
2/22/2005
 4  herniated disc in lower back Sometimes i would experience itching, nausea,vomiting, euphoria, drowsiness Lortab and other's like it are out there to help people in need but this medication should only be taken as prescribed or else you will build up a tolerance to it and it won't work as well for you in the future. I think that this drug has a high potential for abuse, but it also does help people in serious pain. F 35 10 times
2/14/2008
 5  hernia operations No side effects immediately after the operations. Pain is now low-level and I take less than 1/2 tablet per day. After the accident I was taking 2 tablets every 4 hours. No problem. Now, 1 1/2 years later I could eliminate the lortab and suffer only mild pain. But, with 1/4 tablet it takes care of the pain and doesn't seem to have any adverse effects. M 64 1 days
6/1/2007
 4  Back Pain Euphoria, Anxiety and a strange one maybe due to the euphoria would be a very intense erection. M 33 1 days
5/25/2007
 3  tonsilectomy As well as having the tonsilectomy, I also suffer from chronic pain in my neck and hips. I am feeling no pain in those areas, of course my throat still hurts, I'm sure it's not as bad if I didn't take the Lortab. My complaint is that I am having terrible headaches. F 44 1 days
15 MG 6X day
5/20/2010
 2  menstrual cramps no side affects, nothing at all. Lortab I understand is a great pain killing drug, except on me. I could have taken a baby asprin and got more relief! I took one at 8AM and by 12 was still in terrible pain! I found my Ibupro. and took three, in 20 minutes I was feeling some relief. Not sure why they did not work. No buzz or sleepy feeling or anything, I do not take much pain relieving medicine so I have not built up a tolerance it just did nothing for me, it maybe a good thing from what I've read it could be addictive if it really worked as well on me!! Be careful! F 36 1 days
9/19/2006
 2  menstrual pain itching all over, headache, not very much relief from the pain F 41 1 days
6/14/2005
 2  throat surgery intense headache two hours after dosing, general feeling of malaise and uneasiness, like I got hit by a truck. side effects took a good day or two to wear off. i really wanted this to work, but the analgesic effect was minimal compared to the side effects. advil worked just as well without the major headache. M 37 1 days
2/11/2009
 2  Chronic Pain Itching, unable to sleep for more than 45-1 hr at a time Thought at first this was yet another allergic reaction, but had no hives only intense itching F 19 1 days
6/19/2008
 2  Pain after abdominal surgery Terrible itching all over my body including scalp, slight rash on my abdomen, feeling of being drunk and uncoordinated, mild nausea and anxiety. The pain relief was pretty good, but the itching made it very scary and unpleasant to take and I stopped after 2-3 doses. Changed over to Tylenol #3 which worked fine without the side effects. This is the first time I've taken Lortab, unfortunately it's not for me. F 54 1 days
4/20/2009
 1  tooth replacement (abutment stage) Extreme sweating, also dizziness. Will never take again. I was given generic hydrocodone/apap 7.5MG/500MG F 50 1 days
5/20/2009
  

LORTAB  (ACETAMINOPHEN; HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE):  This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid (narcotic) pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. This product is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 years due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing).   FDA Approval Date: 1997-06-25 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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