[nightwhispers76]

I woke this morning with terrible back pain, in the area of my kidneys. Nothing seems to be helping the pain. I am on these medications for a gum/jaw infection and am awaiting an appointment with an oral surgeon. I don't know if any of these medications could be causing the pain, or if I should be worried or not. Does anyone know about these drugs? Can they be causing kidney problems? What should I do?[?][?][V]

[Tinner]

Hi NightWhispers,

Didn't your Pharmacy give you a pamphlet on the drug Vicodin? I looked at this web site

http://www.latestdruginfo.com/analgesics/vicodin/

and this is what they said about Vicodin. I highlited in red about the back pain and I would call your Dentist A.S.A.P. Hope this helped

Side Effects of This Medicine
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur :

Cold, clammy skin; confusion (severe) ; convulsions (seizures); diarrhea; dizziness (severe); drowsiness (severe); increased sweating; low blood pressure; nausea or vomiting (continuing); nervousness or restlessness (severe) ; pinpoint pupils of eyes; shortness of breath or unusually slow or troubled breathing; slow heartbeat; stomach cramps or pain ; weakness (severe)


Also, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common or rare
Black, tarry stools; bloody or cloudy urine; confusion; dark urine ; difficult or painful urination; fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat; frequent urge to urinate; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); increased sweating; irregular breathing or wheezing; mental depression; pain in lower back and/or side (severe and/or sharp); pale stools; pinpoint red spots on skin; redness or flushing of face; ringing or buzzing in ears; skin rash, hives, or itching; sore throat and fever ; sudden decrease in amount of urine; swelling of face; trembling or uncontrolled muscle movements; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual excitement (especially in children); yellow eyes or skin


Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your medical doctor or dentist if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint; drowsiness; nausea or vomiting; unusual tiredness or weakness


Less common or rare
Blurred or double vision or other changes in vision; constipation (more common with long-term use and with codeine or meperidine); dry mouth; false sense of well-being; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; loss of appetite; nervousness or restlessness; nightmares or unusual dreams; trouble in sleeping


Although not all of the side effects listed above have been reported for all of these combination medicines, they have been reported for at least one of them. However, since all of the narcotic analgesics are very similar, any of the above side effects may occur with any of these medicines.

After you stop using this medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on which of these medicines you were taking, the amount of medicine you were using, and how long you used it. During this time check with your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:

Body aches; diarrhea; fast heartbeat; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; gooseflesh; increased sweating; increased yawning; loss of appetite ; nausea or vomiting; nervousness, restlessness, or irritability; shivering or trembling ; stomach cramps; trouble in sleeping; weakness
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
Information provided by Medline Plus.


What are the possible side effects of doxycycline?

• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking doxycycline and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (swelling of the lips, face, or tongue, difficulty breathing);
· severe headache;
· vision changes;
· confusion;
· liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue);
· blood problems (fever, fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding); or
· genital sores or itching.
• If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue to take doxycycline and talk to your doctor:
· nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
· sensitivity to the sun;
· dark colored tongue or swollen tongue; or
· vaginal or oral yeast infection.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.



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[nightwhispers76]

Thank you so very much. I recieved an information pamplet on both medications, but none of that was on either of them. I am calling my doctor right now. Thanks again.