Hydrocodine/apap medication?

Question

Can this medication be taken during working hours or is it recommended to take it at night? My dentist said I could take half a pill but now I'm concerned because I read the side effects. I have to be in school tonight. Do you think it would affect my ability to concentrate as well? Thanks.

Answer 1

It may make you drowsy. Your concentration shouldn't be altered any more than if you were just very tired. Be aware, though, that staying awake on this sort of medication may be quite disorienting. However, a half pill dosage doesn't sound like much (you didn't mention the amount you were prescribed) if your doctor suggested you could take it during the day.

Answer 2

You'll just have to see how they affect you. It is a mild narcotic, so there will be a little decreased ability to concentrate, and it may even impair your driving, but the side-effects you read about are all those of all narcotics at any dose, so there's no reason to be overly afraid of the things. I had a few after minor surgery a couple of weeks ago, and the side-effects were minimal.