Vicodin Alternatives Compared
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Vicodin is a combination narcotic analgesic that may be used short-term for the relief of moderate-to-moderately severe pain that is unrelieved by nonopioid analgesics, and also for the relief of a... View more |
Tramadol is a strong pain relief medicine effective for both general and nerve-related pain. Tramadol can cause dependence and use may be limited by side effects such as nausea and... View more |
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 |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Vicodin side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: pruritus, agitation, anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, hallucination, nausea, tremor, vomiting, diaphoresis. See the full tramadol side effects document. |
See the full Norco side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all tramadol prices |
View all Norco prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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| Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Co-Gesic, Dolacet, Dolagesic, Duocet, Duradyne DHC, Hy-Phen, Hycet, Hydrogesic, Lorcet, Lorcet HD, Lorcet Plus, Lortab, Margesic H, Norco, Theracodophen Low 90, Verdrocet, Xodol, Zyfrel View more | ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER, Ultram | Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Co-Gesic, Dolacet, Dolagesic, Duocet, Duradyne DHC, Hy-Phen, Hycet, Hydrogesic, Lorcet, Lorcet HD, Lorcet Plus, Lortab, Margesic H, Theracodophen Low 90, Verdrocet, Xodol, Zyfrel View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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3.8 hours |
5.2 hours |
3.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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. |
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. |
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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. |
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 604 drugs are known to interact with Vicodin:
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A total of 545 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:
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A total of 604 drugs are known to interact with Norco:
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First Approval Date |
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January 07, 1983 |
March 03, 1995 |
February 14, 1997 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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** 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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