Reply #32: Hydrocodone(Vicodin) side effect is hearing loss [View All]

[papau]

Rush's 4350 pills over 47 days included more than hillbilly heroin


It appears Rush was into
1.Hydrocodone - a Anti-cough agent and painkiller similar to morphine. Side effects include poor mental performance, emotional dependence and mood changes (http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/f98fa.htm
Rapid Hearing Loss Observed With Overuse Of Vicodin LOS ANGELES, CA -- April 26, 1999 -- Researchers report that significant hearing loss is associated with abuse of Vicodin™, which combines the drugs hydocodone and acetampinophen, according to the results of a study presented April 25 at the annual meeting of the American Otological Society, held on April 24-25, at the Marriott’s Desert Springs, Palm Desert, CA.The combination of hydrocodone and acetampinophen is used commonly to alleviate pain presents side effects similar to other habit forming medications and has the potential for inciting physiologic dependence and tolerance with repeated use. Additional symptoms related to overdose include respiratory depression, hypotension and coma.)


2. Lorcet - Prescribed for moderate to severe pain. Side effects include vomiting, decreased appetite, sweating and itching.

3., various forms of OxyContin - which is a Potent time-release medication for pain, known as hillbilly heroin - Side effects include dizziness, muscle twitches and decreased sex drive.
-large dose can be fatal -

....3A Percodan and Percoset use Oxycodone as their primary opioid ingredient. The difference between the Percodan and Percoset comes in the secondary analgesic which is added to the Oxycodone.....Percodan is Oxycodone plus Aspirin, while Percoset is Oxycodone plus Acetaminophen.

,,,,,3B Pure Oxycodone is available by itself also. There is the regular Oxycodone, plus there is a special time-release version of Oxycodone called Oxycontin