Alternatives to acetaminophen/hydrocodone
1 same-class SPL records vs acetaminophen/hydrocodone - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Vicodin, Norco, Lortab
About acetaminophen/hydrocodone
This medicine contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone. It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Used for: This medicine can relieve minor aches and pains. It can help with headaches, colds, backaches, arthritis pain, toothaches, and muscle aches. It can also reduce fever and help with premenstrual and menstrual cramps.
1 Opioid Analgesic Combination peers (wide set)
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acetaminophen/hydrocodone vs acetaminophen/oxycodone · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Loose stool" shows the widest count spread between acetaminophen/hydrocodone and acetaminophen/oxycodone in this extract (23,628-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | acetaminophen/hydrocodone | acetaminophen/oxycodone |
|---|---|---|
| Tiredness | 34,486 | 34,486 |
| Feeling sick to your stomach | 29,571 | 29,571 |
| Head pain | 28,378 | 28,378 |
| Aches | 28,322 | 28,322 |
| Loose stool | 23,628 | - |
| Difficulty breathing | 22,691 | 22,691 |
| Joint pain | 22,204 | 22,204 |
| Throwing up | 20,752 | 20,752 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
acetaminophen/hydrocodone peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for Opioid Analgesic Combination: 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Reading a wide Opioid Analgesic Combination peer set (1 records)
acetaminophen/hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco) sits in a wide Opioid Analgesic Combination peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for acetaminophen/hydrocodone: This medicine can relieve minor aches and pains.
Top FAERS reaction fields for acetaminophen/hydrocodone total 247,238 reports across 10 reactions, set beside acetaminophen/oxycodone. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for acetaminophen/hydrocodone: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Vicodin SPL strings.
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