12/7/2023 0 Comments Norco prescription![]() ![]() ![]() and in 2016, congress pledged 1.1 billion dollars towards helping to stem this growing problem. 1,2,3 Prescription pain killer abuse is epidemic in the U.S. 3 Norco, Vicodin, and other narcotics should NOT be used long-term for chronic pain relief – the hydrocodone component can cause physical and psychological dependence, and tolerance can develop on repeated administration (tolerance is when the same dosage no longer provides the same level of pain relief). 2īoth Norco and Vicodin should only be used short-term, unless given for cancer-related pain. Vicodin contains more acetaminophen per tablet (500mg) however, a dosage of one-and-a-half to two tablets at one time is needed for an effective dose of acetaminophen, but this may increase the side effects experienced from hydrocodone.Therefore, it is unlikely acetaminophen is contributing to the pain-relieving effects of Norco. ![]() In addition, even though Norco contains a higher amount of hydrocodone, it contains less acetaminophen per tablet, well below that considered an effective dose.
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