Hydrocodone Headache

Question

Ok i took one hydrocodone after i got a tooth pulled. after taking one (on an empty stomach) i got really woozy and nauseous... I have now had a headache ranked at about an 8 on a scale from 1 to ten for about 3 days now....is this normal...could it be from getting the tooth pulled? someone help me here please...how can i get rid of it??!!

Answer 1

It says that you can take this medication with or without food - it is possible that you have had an allergic reaction - have you taken this before and had any problems? If not then perhaps you have an extreme sinus reaction or an infected sinus - was your tooth removed because it was infected and if so it may have contributed to an infection in your sinus or jaw.

I would go to a doctor asap and ask for some help - you may need antibiotics or you may have had a reaction to the narcotics in the hydrocodone

I have listed a website which discusses hydrocodone for you  

Answer 2

I doubt that you need to go to the emergency room, but I'm not there. Side effects of hydrocodone are dizziness, light headed, nausea, headaches, sedation and vomiting. You should never take hydrocodone on an empty stomach. Have you tried to take tylenol for the headache? Did you only take a total of one tablet?

If the headache does not go away in the next 24 hours I'd call the dentist. Also in the future I would let the doctor know that hydrocodoce causes you headaches. For now I would take tylenol or Aleve. Also run your head under a shower, first very warm (as warm as you can without burning yourself) then quickly switch to very cold water. Do that a couple of times. This often tricks the blood vessels in your head into contracting and expanding, which helps the headache go away. Hope you feel better.

I also agree with the writter that asked if it was infected, or close to your sinus, these issues for sure could be contributing to the headache. Any type of discharge or bleeding from the site or swelling? You should be able to call the dentist and atleast get an answering service that might be able to help more

Answer 3

I think you need to see a doctor. Perhaps even go to the ER. It is quite doubtful if the hydrocodone has caused this, unless you have kept taking the hydrocodone. You shouldn't need any pain killer after 3 days. All kinds of things may have gone wrong with the tooth site. It could have a nerve left that is causing the pain or maybe all of the tooth didn't come out or a root may have been wrapped around the bone.......... I could go on and on for days. Go see a dentist or doctor.