Comparing Hydrocodone vs Hydroxyzine
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Prescription only
Hydrocodone is a potent pain-relieving medicine; however, its use is limited by its potential for addiction and dependence. It is one of the most misused opioids in the United States. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Hydroxyzine may be used to relieve anxiety or itching; however, it causes sedation so can affect a person's ability to drive or operate machinery. It should not be used during pregnancy or while... View more |
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Hydrocodone has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 201 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Hydroxyzine has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 1412 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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8 hours |
7 hours |
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 613 drugs are known to interact with Hydrocodone:
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A total of 583 drugs are known to interact with Hydroxyzine:
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April 12, 1956 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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