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Vicodin and Itching: What Users Say

Itching: mentioned by 5 users (3.4%)

Based on user experiences from 146 Vicodin reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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nausea 7.5%
drowsiness 4.8%
constipation 4.1%
pain 4.1%
headaches 3.4%
itching 3.4%
addiction 2.7%
sick 2.1%
tiredness 2.1%

Reviews for Vicodin

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Ann...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • November 16, 2016

For Back Pain "That stuff made me so sick I wanted to die. It was like a terminal case of the flu. And OxyContin made me itch so bad I scratched with a hairbrush. Guess I wouldn't be a very good addict. I have a magnetic belt I ordered from a catalog, and it helps more than medication - perhaps it's the magnets, but I suspect it's more a case of giving me more back support. Prescribed back braces were too big and heavy to wear, so they're out. I think every person who ever suffered from real back pain would be overwhelmed with joy if there was just a magic wand that would take the pain away permanently."

2 / 10
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  • jgl...
  • July 2, 2010

For Pain "I have had numerous teeth pulled recently, getting ready for dentures, and first, I was prescribed Demerol, which made me feel ill, and personally, I still felt pain. Then it was Percocet, which worked great for pain but made me itch. Finally, Vicodin 5 mg, which I had to take 1 and a half to knock out all the pain. My dentist tried Vicoprofen 7.5, which worked absolutely perfectly but was a bit expensive compared to regular Vicodin. Well, he prescribed Vicodin 7.5/500, and 1 tablet works wonders. I was told that I could take 2 at a time if needed, but so far, 1 seems to work for about 5 hours. I was told that I could build up a quick tolerance to the drug, so I take 800 mg ibuprofen unless I really need the Vicodin."

9 / 10
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  • Wom...
  • October 19, 2013

For Pain "I was prescribed Vicodin as a rescue med for migraine. I've only used it 3 times but have had to cease using it because it makes me itchy all over my body. I don't get a rash, just very itch, it drives me nuts. I was taking 2 x 10/325 tablets (after taking 4 mg Zofran). It doesn't completely take away my migraine. I can still function. I need a little nap, then I can get up and work, drive the car, etc. It did wonders for my neck and back pain I am currently getting physio on, but it hasn't been a wonder rescue drug for migraine. I've been given a different narcotic rescue med to try. Hopefully, I won't need to use it. I am on Depakote as a preventative and use Cambia as an abortive. These both work well, especially if I take the Cambia early."

7 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • rae...
  • October 22, 2013

For Pain "The one side effect that I didn't see listed under side effects was itching."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • May 26, 2011

For Pain "Built up a tolerance to it very quickly and made me itch like crazy."

4 / 10
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