What is hydrocodone?
Before buying hydrocodone online from a reputable and legitimate online pharmacy, you should understand what it is. Hydrocodone is a type of opioid pain reliever.
Zohydro ER and Hysingla ER are hydrocodone extended-release formulations used to treat severe pain around the clock. If you decide to buy hydrocodone online, you are one step closer to getting pain relief.
Dosage information for hydrocodone
If you're ready to buy hydrocodone online, you should be aware of the dosing guidelines. The dosing recommendations below should only be viewed as approaches to a series of clinical decisions made over time; each patient should be managed individually.
As a first-line opioid analgesic and for patients who are not opioid-tolerant:
Zohydro(R) ER Extended-Release Capsules: 10 mg every 12 hours as a starting dose
Hysingla(R) ER Extended-Release Tablets: The first dose is 20 mg taken every 24 hours.
Comments:
-Use of higher starting doses in patients who are not opioid-tolerant may result in fatal respiratory depression; track patients for respiratory depression, particularly during the first 24 to 72 hours.
-An opioid-tolerant patient has been receiving at least one of the following medications for one week or longer: oral morphine 60 mg/day, fentanyl transdermal patch 25 mcg per hour, oral oxycodone 30 mg/day, oral hydromorphone 8 mg/day, oral oxymorphone 25 mg/day, or an equianalgesic dose of another opioid.
Hydrocodone side effects
Before buying hydrocodone online from a legitimate online pharmacy, you should be aware of its side effects. If you notice any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction to hydrocodone, seek emergency medical attention: Hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Opioid medication can slow or stop your breathing, and you may die as a result. If you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue-colored lips, or are difficult to wake up, someone caring for you should seek emergency medical attention.
If you experience any of the following symptoms while taking hydrocodone: noisy breathing, sighing, or shallow breathing; a slow heart rate or a weak pulse;
What if I forget to take a dose?
We recommend that you know what to do if you miss a dose of hydrocodone before purchasing it online. Because hydrocodone is used to treat pain, you are unlikely to miss a dose. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose. Take no more than one dose at a time.
What happens if I take too much?
Seek emergency medical attention or dial 1-800-222-1222 for Poison Help. Overdose of hydrocodone can be fatal, especially in children or others who use the medication without a prescription. Slow heart rate, severe drowsiness, muscle weakness, cold and clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, prolonged breathing, or coma are all possible overdose symptoms.
Which Is Stronger, Hydrocodone or Oxycodone?
Both are potent, but oxycodone is approximately 30% more potent than hydrocodone. Yet, many studies have shown that a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen is more effective at treating pain than hydrocodone and acetaminophen.