How long does this drug stay in your body?

Question

A friend wanted me to ask how long a drug such as Vicodin stays in the body.

Answer 1

hydrocodone bitartrate:

- onset: 10-20 min

- duration: 3-6 h

- Metabolism: in liver

- elimination: in urine

- half-life: 3.8 h

acetaminophen

- onset: rapid

- peak: 0.5-2 h

- duration: 3-4 h

-metabolism: in liver

- elimination: in urine (90-100%) and breast milk

- half-life: 1-3 h

Answer 2

Vicodin is a dual drug..hydrocodone and acetaminophen.

These have differing absorption rates.

Hydrocodone has a half-life of ±3.8 hours

Acetaminophen has a half-life of ±1.25 to 3 hours and possibly longer due to liver damage done by the acetaminophen.

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Answer 3

Different drugs have different half lifes.  Your friend needs to see a doctor especially if discontinuing a medication as there can be big health risks.