Comparing Norco vs Talwin Nx
| Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | Talwin Nx (naloxone / pentazocine) |
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| Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | Talwin Nx (naloxone / pentazocine) |
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Prescription only
Norco contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone and may be used for the treatment of moderate-to-moderately severe pain. However, the hydrocodone component is potentially addictive and may cause... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Pain, Pain. Talwin Nx may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Norco has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 367 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Talwin Nx has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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| Generic Availability | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Xodol, Zyfrel |
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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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3.8 hours |
3 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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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. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 682 drugs are known to interact with Norco:
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A total of 458 drugs are known to interact with Talwin Nx:
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| First Approval Date | ||
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February 14, 1997 |
December 16, 1982 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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