Lortab and its Associated Dangers Cedar Rapids IA

Taking Lortab for longer or for more than prescribed could result in very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when you do stop taking the medicine.It is of the ut most importance that you avoid alcohol at all times while taking this prescription medication. Lortab and alcohol combined are a lethal combination. The two combined can lead to high instances of dizziness and drowsiness already caused by Lortab.

Mercy Medical Center
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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(319) 390-4611
3601 16th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Madison County Memorial Hospital
(515) 462-3105
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Winterset, IA
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(319) 363-2678
120 3rd Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
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(319) 363-4429
1030 5th Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
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(515) 233-3141
420 Kellogg Avenue
Ames, IA
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802 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, IA
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(319) 385-7231
1200 East Washington Street
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Lortab and its Associated Dangers

Lortab is widely prescribed as a pain reliever to most people who suffer from moderate to severe levels of pain and this narcotic analgesic contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It is important that you are informed and educated on all possible aspects when it comes to Lortab. For instance, the pain reliever is extremely addictive so it is really important that you do not take any more of this medication than prescribed by your doctor. Taking Lortab for longer or for more than prescribed could result in very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when you do stop taking the medicine.It is of the ut most importance that you avoid alcohol at all times while taking this prescription medication. Lortab and alcohol combined are a lethal combination. The two combined can lead to high instances of dizziness and drowsiness already caused by Lortab. On the same note, you should avoid other medication that causes sleepiness when taking Lortab or the effects could be increased. Constipation could also result from taking Lortab. You can lessen these instances by ensuring you drink at least eight full glasses of water daily and increase your consumption of fiber.

Who should avoid Lortab

Any person who has or has had a history of Addison’s disease, head injury, gallbladder disease, epilepsy, seizures, hypothyroidism, prostate enlargement, urinary issues, asthma, liver disease, kidney disease, alcoholism, or drug abuse, should avoid Lortab or be closely monitored by a physician when tak...

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