Lortab WATSON 540

What Is Lortab 10?

Lortab 10/500 (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen) is a combination pain reliever containing an opiate (narcotic) pain reliever, hydrocodone and the non-narcotic pain reliever acetaminophen, used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
What Are Side Effects of Lortab 10?

Common side effects of Lortab are:

drowsiness,
anxiety,
dizziness,
nausea,
vomiting,
upset stomach,
constipation,
headache,
mood changes,
blurred vision,
ringing in your ears,
dry mouth, and
unclear thinking.

Dosage for Lortab 10

Lortab 10/500 is available as a tablet for oral use. The usual adult dosage of Lortab 10/500 is one tablet every four to six hours as needed for pain.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Lortab 10?

Lortab 10/500 may interact with alcohol, products that contain acetaminophen, other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing (other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, or muscle relaxers), antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, atropine, benztropine, dimenhydrinate, glycopyrrolate, mepenzolate, methscopolamine, scopolamine, bladder or urinary medications, bronchodilators, or irritable bowel medications. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
>This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Lortab is not recommended for use for long periods or in high doses near the expected delivery date because of the potential for harm to an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Based on information from related drugs, this drug may pass into breast milk. Due to the potential risk to the infant, consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Narcotic pain relievers have the potential to become habit-forming and to work less effectively when taken over long periods of time.

Additional Information

Our Lortab 10/500 (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.