Hydrocodone and acetaminophen is a combination of two different types of pain killers which is prescribed to be used for the treatment of either moderate or severe pain. Centralized law prohibits the transfer of Hydrocodone and acetaminophen to any person other than for that particular patient for whom it is prescribed. As a narcotic, hydrocodone and acetaminophen relieves pain by binding to the receptors, the spinal cord and the brain. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen may be taken orally either with or without food. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen is normally available in the form of tablet, capsule or syrup form.
Common side-effects of which may be caused due to the medication of Hydrocodone and acetaminophen are difficulty in breathing, chest pain, severe rashes, pains and aches in the muscles, fever, unusual weakness etc. Such common side-effects need to be consulted to a doctor. Certain other side-effects that don't require any medical attention are constipation, nausea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness and dizziness, itching etc. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen when gets transformed to a habit may lead to various psychological and physical addiction.