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- Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Hydrocodon-Ibuprofen and How Does It Work?
Hydrocodon-Ibuprofen are combination prescription medications used short-term to relieve severe pain.
- Hydrocodon-Ibuprofen are available under various brand names: Ibudone, Reprexain, Vicoprofen, Xylon 10
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hydrocodon-Ibuprofen?
Common side effects of Hydrocodon-Ibuprofen include:
- dizziness, drowsiness;
- stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, gas;
- constipation, diarrhea; or
- headache.
Serious side effects of Hydrocodon-Ibuprofen include:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
- signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, leg swelling, feeling short of breath.
- weak or shallow breathing, sighing, slow heartbeat, breathing that stops during sleep;
- swelling, rapid weight gain;
- a skin rash, no matter how mild;
- signs of stomach bleeding–bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- liver problems–loss of appetite, diarrhea, upper stomach pain, tiredness, flu-like symptoms, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- kidney problems–little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath; or
- low cortisol levels–vomiting, dizziness, worsening tiredness or weakness,
- symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Rare side effects of Hydrocodon-Ibuprofen include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.