Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur :
Any loss of hearing; bloody urine; cold, clammy skin; confusion - severe; convulsions - seizures; diarrhea - severe or continuing; dizziness or lightheadedness - severe; drowsiness - severe; excitement, nervousness, or restlessness - severe; fever; hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; headache - severe or continuing; increased sweating; increased thirst; low blood pressure; nausea or vomiting - severe or continuing; pinpoint pupils of eyes; ringing or buzzing in the ears; shortness of breath or unusually slow or troubled breathing; slow heartbeat; stomach pain - severe or continuing; uncontrollable flapping movements of the hands - especially in elderly diseaseds; vision problems; weakness - severe
Always check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common or rare
Bloody or black, tarry stools; confusion; dark urine; fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat; increased sweating - more common with hydrocodone; irregular breathing; mental depression; pale stools; redness or flushing of face - more common with hydrocodone; skin rash, hives, or itching; stomach pain - severe; swelling of face; tightness in chest or wheezing; trembling or uncontrolled muscle movements; unusual excitement - especially in child; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint; drowsiness; heartburn or indigestion; nausea or vomiting; stomach pain - mild
Less common or rare
Blurred or double vision or other changes in vision; constipation - more common with long-term use and with codeine; difficult, painful, or decreased urination; dryness of mouth; false sense of well-being; frequent urge to urinate; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; loss of appetite; nervousness or restlessness; nightmares or unusual dreams; trouble in sleeping; unusual tiredness; unusual weakness
Although not all of the side effects listed above have been reported for all of these medication, they have been reported for at least one of them. However, since all of the narcotic analgesics are very similar, any of the above side effects may occur with any of these medication.
After you stop using this drug, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on which of these medication you were taking, the amount of drug you were using and how long you using it. During this period of time check with your family doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
Body aches; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; gooseflesh; increased sweating; increased yawning; loss of appetite; nausea or vomiting; nervousness, restlessness, or irritability; shivering or trembling; stomach cramps; trouble in sleeping; weakness
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other effects, check with your family doctor or dentist.