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Is Taking 1000 Mg Of Hydrocodone Within 6 Hours Interval Safe?

Hello, I was prescribed Hydrocodone 5/500s last week and was concerned about the dosages I am/was taking. I m a 24 year old male, weighing in at about 160 pounds and at a height of 5 11 . I was recently in a pretty bad car crash and have been taking 1000 mg per 6 hours, but I m really concerned about how much APAP I am putting into my system. I started having mild abdominal pain two days ago and my bowel movements were sort of orange in color. Should I be worried? I m in a lot of pain and I just took 1000 mg, but took a break from any of the pills for over 48 hours. Thanks!
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Hello and thanks for your question. Yes that is too much acetaminophen. The recommended maximum is 3000mg daily. If you really need that much narcotic you can ask your doctor to prescribe the 5/325 or even better the 10/325 hydrocodone so you get less acetaminophen. Good luck to you and let your doctor know about the pain and bowel movement changes, they may need to check your liver functions.
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Is Taking 1000 Mg Of Hydrocodone Within 6 Hours Interval Safe?

Hello and thanks for your question. Yes that is too much acetaminophen. The recommended maximum is 3000mg daily. If you really need that much narcotic you can ask your doctor to prescribe the 5/325 or even better the 10/325 hydrocodone so you get less acetaminophen. Good luck to you and let your doctor know about the pain and bowel movement changes, they may need to check your liver functions.