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Q: what side effects for hydrocodone 5-325 I feel sickish all the time no appetite etc. ?

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9/24/12 4:57pm

Hydrocodone can have quite a few side effects; the most common are nxiety; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; gas; headache; heartburn; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; stomach pain or upset; trouble sleeping; vomiting; weakness.

 

Loss of appetite is certainly in there as are nausea, stomach upset etc. How long have you been on the drug? It can take some time for your body to acclimate to it and many times the side effects go away after that happens. You might want to call your doctor and confer with him/her; they may want to lower your dose a bit. 

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9/24/12 7:56pm

thank you, I have been on it too long and want to get off of it.  It didnt bother me at first,but does now.. I feel like all my problems are from that drug ,building toximity in me???? I do have anxiety and take ativan for that. .it has been recently I feel bad.  no appetite at all,and have to eat as I am on insulin.my sugars are good most of time.. what do you think? I am in mnts,and short supply of drs. I have a nurse practisioner....I amtrying to back of of hydrocdone gradually. I cant vomit,as I had a  laproscopic  for gurd. esoph. tid to stomach..I do not get indigestion. I mainly wanted to know (think you answeed it) if the drug is what making me feel crummy. 2 weeks ago it didnt seem to bother me.I get a lot of those side effects,,but why now?? any suggestions welcome.I settle dn. in bed reading at nite,go to bed early. I am trying to get to a dryer climate and near my son,,I am 82 (xmas 83)

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9/26/12 1:49pm

Think I did this once,but how do I get off of it without getting sick??please help.. I take ativan for the anxiety..

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By o.williamson— Last Modified: 09/26/12, First Published: 09/24/12