reaction to vicocin

[lindaf5587]

My face is flushed after taking vicodin, how should i treat this?  I have taken it before, what can i take instead for pain?

[Tuckamore]

Hi LindaF,

Welcome to the Pain Management Forum.

I have never had the reaction you describe to Vicodin (Hydrocodone). However everyone can respond differently to medications. I encourage you to discuss your reaction with your presribing physician. It should be between you and your physician as to what medication should replace the Hydrocodone.

Best of luck to you. I hope you'll keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.

Take Care,
~Tuck

[dgtiref]

Percocets but ask your doctor all side-effects should be documented in you patients file

[FurballsMom]

There really aren't many options for pain medications that aren't in the same class of pain medications.  I can say this with sincere empathy, because I'm in the same boat.  Some people take Tramadol, but watch out.  Doctors don't really like Tramadol and for good reason.  It's in the same class.  I ended up being all itchy with no visible rash from this medication and wasn't able to take it either.  Not only that, it wasn't even effective for the pain I suffer myself.  I'm allergic to Tylenol, too.  Plus, Tylenol is not really effective.  Not only that, there are a lot of warnings out there that have made the national news about liver toxicity even when people were only taking the dosage stated on the package.  

I'm always in some pain, so I have to choose when to treat it, because only NSAIDS (Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) will work on some pain.  But, it is dangerous to use these too much.

One thing you could consider using that will at least reduce pain for some people is an herb called boswellia.  If you do use this, be sure you inform your doctors because it has similar blood thinning properties as NSAID medications.  Inform them every time you need to be seen in the ER, because this is one that while safer when used properly and while only using the amount the label states, this is one your doctors have to know about.  They need to be informed, even if conventional medicine is less familiar with this one.  And, do be sure to inform them that it has similar blood thinning properties as NSAID medications.

[geminigirl1963]

The flushing can be a normal side effect of the vicodin and should go away or diminish as your body gets used to the meds.

However, if it is more of a rash than just simply reddening of the cheeks flushing, it could be an allergic reaction - you can have an allergic reactioin at any time, even to medication you've taken before.

You didn't mention what you were taking the vicodin for, however, it's always best to check with your doctor to see waht else might be appropriate for you to take otehr than what he/she has already prescribed.

Best of luck!