Lortab, hydrocodone questions?

Question

hello i have been taking hydrocodone for a few days now because of a broken foot, i take about 6 10mg pills in 24 hrs, i know thats alot but i am in bad pain and its just for a short period of time, but i have some questions. when i take it sometimes my skin color will change, little somewhat pale, is that normal?, also i start to feel hot and calmmy and for some reason it makes me want to smoke alot, and i have been smoking very much more then normal, could this be because of cigerett smoking or should i discountine use and contact my DR or is it nothing to worry about.

Answer 1

I've been taking high doses of hydrocodone/apap for 3-4 years now (i'm a chronic pain patient).  You need to make sure you don't take over 4000 mg of tylenol in a 24 yr period.  If you're using Norco 10/325mg, you can take 12 a day.  

I would attribute any skin changing with smoking

Answer 2

I don't know about the color change, but those pain meds do make you feel hot. The urge to smoke more is just a result of being high. Go ahead and smoke all you want.

Answer 3

I'm sorry about your broken foot. That is no fun! =( Everyone responds differently to medication. You probably look more pale, because your system isn't used to the narcotic in the medication, it doesn't sound like an allergic reaction or anything. Some people really don't like the way hydrocodone makes them feel and for others it's a highly addictive medication.

You are probably more like me and are very sensitive to medication like this (because your system isn't used to it).  As long as you're not exceeding the prescribed dosed you should be OK. However, if it is really bothering you, you could probably call your Doctor and ask about a different pain medication.

I hope your foot heals quickly!

Answer 4

If you are in fact taking Lortab then it is not supplied in 10/325mg tablets.  This means that you are taking 10/500mg tablets.  If you are only taking 6 in a 24 hr period then you should be OK.  You are not exceeding the 4000mg dosage limit, you are only taking 3000mg.

The hot and clammy feelings plus your wanting to smoke more often probably has to do with the narcotic portion of the Lortab.  These are normal reactions.  The skin color change could be from the narcotic but is more likely from the smoking.

I would tell you that is nothing to worry about but if you are concerned, by all means contact your doctor.  After all, that is why they are there.  Doctors should be more than happy to answer any concerns you have regarding your medications.

I hope your foot heals quickly and you are out of pain soon.  Good luck!

Answer 5

That's because you're speeding.