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can norco make you bruise or does it thin your bloood thank you
by mike dubrock in chicago il., 06/13/2012

Can taking Norco cause loss of libido in men?


My husband takes norco for arthritis pain. Could this be the cause of his drastic decline in libido? If so, what can we do about it?
by Terry, 12/27/2005

Norco (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Norco (Oral)

Norco (Oral) Medication Classification

HYDROCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN (By mouth)

Norco (Oral) Brandname

Vicodin, Lortab 7.5/500, Norco, Lortab 10/500, Lortab 5/500, Maxidone, Lorcet Plus, Lorcet 10/650, Zydone, Anexsia, Lortab 2.5/500, Vicodin ES, Vanacet, Co-Gesic, Vicodin HP

Norco (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Acetaminophen (a-seet-a-MIN-oh-fen), Hydrocodone (hye-droe-KOE-done) Treats moderate to moderately severe pain. This medicine contains a narcotic pain reliever.

When To Not Use Norco (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or hydrocodone, or to other narcotic medicines (such as Darvon®, Percocet®, Percodan®).

How Should You Use Norco (Oral)

Tablet, Liquid, Capsule

  • Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. It is not safe to use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) of acetaminophen in one day (24 hours).
  • If this medicine upsets your stomach, you may take it with food or milk.
  • Measure the oral liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
    • If a dose is missed:
  • If you are taking this medicine on a regular schedule and you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
  • Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Proper Norco (Oral) Storage

Store Norco (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Norco (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Norco (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are using an MAO inhibitor (Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, Parnate®), medicine for depression (such as amitriptyline, imipramine, Norpramin®, Vivactil®), or any medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, other narcotic pain relievers, or sedatives).
  • Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine. Acetaminophen can damage your liver and drinking alcohol can increase this risk. If you regularly drink 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, do not take acetaminophen without asking your doctor.
  • Many combination medicines contain acetaminophen, including products with brand names such as Alka-Seltzer Plus®, Comtrex®, Drixoral®, Excedrin Migraine®, Midol®, Sinutab®, Sudafed®, Theraflu®, and Vanquish®. Carefully check the labels of all other medicines you are using to be sure they do not contain acetaminophen.

Norco (Oral) Warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have lung disease, liver disease, kidney disease, problems with urination, underactive thyroid, Addison's disease, prostate problems, a stomach disorder, or a history of head injury or brain tumor.
  • This medicine may be habit-forming. If you feel that the medicine is not working as well, do not take more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor for instructions.
  • Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. Acetaminophen may affect the results of certain laboratory tests.
  • This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Norco (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
  • Extreme weakness, shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, sweating, cold or clammy skin
  • Lightheadedness or fainting
  • Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper stomach
  • Problems with urination
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Yellow skin or eyes, dark-colored urine or pale stools
    • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
  • Anxiety, mood changes
  • Constipation
  • Mild skin rash or itching

Norco (Oral) Ratings

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Norco (Oral)
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Ease of Use: *****

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Larry Cross, Suffolk, VA - 07/08/2008

I am a 47 year old male that has had several orthopedic surgeries. I had my first left hip replaced at age 35, then I had a lumbar laminectomy on L3-L1(three levels). At the age of 40, my right hip went bad and had to be replaced. I am now going on my fourth hip on that side, along with another right leg surgery for heterotopic ossification, and bony tumors in my quad muscle from the trauma in that leg. All of these surgeries have caused severe hip and right leg pain due to nerve damage and several scar tissues. I went to see a pain management specialist and he has been performing caudal epidurals in my lumbar spine and prescribed MS Contin 30mg 2x a day with Norco 10/325 for "breakthrough" pain. He first had me on Percocet for the breakthrough pain, which was effective for about 9 months. Soon after, it became ineffective, and he switched me to the Norco, which I must say has been a God send. I still receive the epidurals every other month with the monthly pain medication refills. These treatments have given me my active life back and now I may be able to go to the gym and return to teaching martial arts.

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Ronald Belham, va - 08/08/2010

I have had chronic pain for the most of my life. I have tried several other medications and Norco works much better. I am presently in the process of trying other treatments as well but I do not think that they are going to be much help for me in the condition that I am in.

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