Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

abusing vicodin and the effects on the liver

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A PICTURE OF A HEALTHY LIVER AND ONE  THAT HAS BEEN ABUSING VICODIN AND WHAT ARE THE SYMPTONS.
3 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
And wouldn't the doctor be correct?
Helpful - 0
224927 tn?1189755826
the Dr. may think you are trying to get more hydro by saying you need less apap.

there are 5/325 norco as well.  go for those.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Vicodin is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It's the acetaminophen that's bad for your liver. If you're concerned about taking too much and are currently prescribed Vicoden (5mgs hydro, 500 APAP) ask your doctor about switching to Norco (10mgs hydro, 325mgs APAP)  

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/acetaminophen_tylenol_poisoning/page3_em.htm#Acetaminophen%20(Tylenol)%20Poisoning%20Symptoms

Using all caps is considered yelling on the internet, if you were unaware, and not appreciated by many. Bad for your liver, too.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community

Top Addiction Answerers
495284 tn?1333894042
City of Dominatrix, MN
Avatar universal
phoenix, AZ
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Is treating glaucoma with marijuana all hype, or can hemp actually help?
If you think marijuana has no ill effects on your health, this article from Missouri Medicine may make you think again.
Julia Aharonov, DO, reveals the quickest way to beat drug withdrawal.
Tricks to help you quit for good.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.