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Can Norco Cause Any Side Effects?

I HAD A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT 5/23. I HAD A LOT OF BRUISING & SWELLING. MY PAIN LEVEL HAS BEEN NEARLY UNBEARABLE. I HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED NORCO 5-325, 1-2 TABLETS EVERY 4-6 HRS AS NEEDED FOR PAIN. I HAVE TRIED BOTH ICE PACKS & HEAT PACKS WITHOUT RELIEF. I TRY TO COOPERATE WITH MY EXERCISES & THERAPY, BUT THAT JUST MAKES THE PAIN INTOLERABLE. WHEN I ASK THE HEALTH CARE WORKERS ABOUT THE PAIN THEY JUST STATE THAT S TO BE EXPECTED . COULD IT BE POSSIBLE NORCO IS JUST INEFFECTIVE FOR ME?
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
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Hello,

* Norco is consisting of hydrocodone with acetaminophen and works as a centrally acting narcotic analgesic.

There can be various side effects of the Norco and common ones are

- dryness of mouth

- constipation

- dependency

- abdomen cramps

- fatigue

- sleepiness

- respiratory depression in overdose

- others

* It is not the fact that Norco is not working, but if the level of pain is more intense, addition of diclofenac or tramadol hydrochloride can be a need of time for pain resolution.

Kindly discuss the issue with your surgeon in details during your scheduled follow up examination.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Can Norco Cause Any Side Effects?

Hello, * Norco is consisting of hydrocodone with acetaminophen and works as a centrally acting narcotic analgesic. There can be various side effects of the Norco and common ones are - dryness of mouth - constipation - dependency - abdomen cramps - fatigue - sleepiness - respiratory depression in overdose - others * It is not the fact that Norco is not working, but if the level of pain is more intense, addition of diclofenac or tramadol hydrochloride can be a need of time for pain resolution. Kindly discuss the issue with your surgeon in details during your scheduled follow up examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon