Comparing Vicodin vs Meloxicam
Vicodin | Meloxicam |
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Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | Meloxicam |
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Prescription only
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 |
Prescription only
Meloxicam is effective for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis; however, like other NSAIDs, it has the potential to adversely affect the stomach or heart and... View more |
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More about Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | More about Meloxicam | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Vicodin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 146 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Meloxicam has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 593 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Vicodin side effects in more detail. |
See also: meloxicam side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Xodol, Zyfrel | Mobic | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
3.8 hours |
20 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 645 drugs are known to interact with Vicodin:
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A total of 392 drugs are known to interact with meloxicam:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
January 07, 1983 |
April 13, 2000 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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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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