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Can Hydrococodone Keep You Awake?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2013
Question: Can Hydroco/Apap keep you awake?
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Hydrocodone is Opioid Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, Thanks for writing to us. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen is the composition of the drug you are talking about hydrocodone is an opioid , usually it causes sedation. Acetaminophen is an NSAID, it ha no such property. So, a person usually gets sedation while taking it. But since it has high addictive potential , a person may get high after taking it. I hope i am able to solve your query , if still you have any question , you may ask me. Stay Healthy.
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Can Hydrococodone Keep You Awake?

Brief Answer: Hydrocodone is Opioid Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, Thanks for writing to us. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen is the composition of the drug you are talking about hydrocodone is an opioid , usually it causes sedation. Acetaminophen is an NSAID, it ha no such property. So, a person usually gets sedation while taking it. But since it has high addictive potential , a person may get high after taking it. I hope i am able to solve your query , if still you have any question , you may ask me. Stay Healthy.