Lortab medicine contains a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen pain reliever. This combination of medications is used to get relief from severe pain. Hydrocodone acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.
Side Effects of Lortab
- Nausea,
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Back Pain
- Skin itch
- Dizziness
- Light-headedness
- Muscle tightening
If any of these unwished side effects increase due to consumption of Lortab tells your doctor or pharmacist immediately about this.
- To prevent constipation drink more water, eat dietary fiber, and exercise. You may also take a laxative. Ask your doctor which type of laxative is good for you.
- Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position to decrease the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness.
- Remember that this medication has been prescribed by your doctor because the benefit of this medication is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication don’t have any serious side effects.
- Also, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are going through serious side effects like sleep apnoea, adrenal function are not properly (appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss), mental/mood changes (such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations), stomach/abdominal pain.
- Get medical attention soon if you feel any very serious side effects such as seizures, severe drowsiness, fainting, or slow breathing.
- However, get medical help right now if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including rash, itching, or swelling (especially on the face/tongue /throat), severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.
There are not all possible side effects. If one sees other unwanted effects of Lortab apart from the mentioned above. Kindly discuss this with a doctor and ask them to minimize these side effects of Lortab.
- Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position to decrease the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness.
- Remember that this medication has been prescribed by your doctor because the benefit of this medication is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication don’t have any serious side effects.
- However, get medical help right now if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including rash, itching, or swelling (especially on the face/tongue /throat), severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.