Shop products for Hydrocodone 
Combination drugs: Lortab®, Tussionex®, Vicodin®, Vicoprofen®
Hydrocodone is a narcotic analgesic used in combination products to relieve mild to moderate pain and an antitussive agent to relieve cough and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergy or cold.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
| Depletion or interference |
None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known |
| Supportive interaction |
None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability |
None known |
| Adverse interaction |
None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Food
Hydrocodone may cause gastrointestinal (GI) upset. Hydrocodone-containing products may be
taken with food to reduce or prevent GI upset.1 A common side effect of narcotic
analgesics is constipation.2 Increasing
dietary fibre (especially vegetables and
whole-grain foods) and water intake can ease constipation.
Alcohol
Hydrocodone may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Alcohol may intensify these
effects and increase the risk of accidental injury.3 To prevent problems, people
taking hydrocodone should avoid alcohol.
References
1. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Narcotic Agonist Analgesics. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, Feb 1990, 242–3v.
2. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Narcotic Agonist Analgesics. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, Feb 1990, 242–3v.
3. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Narcotic Agonist Analgesics. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, Feb 1990, 242–3v.
