SN instructed patient/pcg on medication Norco (hydrocodone / acetaminophen), which is a combination opioid medication used to manage pain when non-opioid medications aren't working well enough. It can take about 30 minutes to start relieving pain. But this medication is a controlled substance because it has a high risk of misuse and dependency. Serious Side Effects; Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following: dangerously slow breathing: trouble breathing; bluish-colored lips, fingers, or toes, accidentally taking too much (overdose): not responding to sound or touch, slowed breathing, extreme sleepiness, slow heartbeat, upper right-sided stomach pain, dark urine, cold or clammy skin, yellowing of your skin or eyes, opioid withdrawal: anxiety, suicidal thoughts, restlessness, runny nose, yawning, sweating, chills, wide pupils, irritability. Serious allergic or skin reaction: rash, hives, blistering or peeling skin, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, dizziness, feeling warm suddenly.
SN instructed patient/pcg on medication Norco (hydrocodone / acetaminophen), which is a combination opioid medication used to manage pain when non-opioid medications aren't working well enough. It can take about 30 minutes to start relieving pain. But this medication is a controlled substance because it has a high risk of misuse and dependency. Serious Side Effects; Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following: dangerously slow breathing: trouble breathing; bluish-colored lips, fingers, or toes, accidentally taking too much (overdose): not responding to sound or touch, slowed breathing, extreme sleepiness, slow heartbeat, upper right-sided stomach pain, dark urine, cold or clammy skin, yellowing of your skin or eyes, opioid withdrawal: anxiety, suicidal thoughts, restlessness, runny nose, yawning, sweating, chills, wide pupils, irritability. Serious allergic or skin reaction: rash, hives, blistering or peeling skin, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, dizziness, feeling warm suddenly.