Comparing Lortab vs Vicodin
Lortab | Vicodin |
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Lortab (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) |
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Prescription only
Lortab is a combination analgesic that may be used for the short-term relief of moderate-to-moderately severe pain; however, its use is limited by the dependence and addiction potential of the... View more |
Prescription only
Vicodin is a combination narcotic analgesic that may be used short-term for the relief of moderate-to-moderately severe pain that is unrelieved by nonopioid analgesics, and also for the relief of a... View more |
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More about Lortab (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | More about Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Lortab has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 143 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Vicodin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 146 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||
See also: Lortab side effects in more detail. |
See also: Vicodin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
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Brand Names | ||
Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Xodol, Zyfrel | Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Xodol, Zyfrel | |
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
3.8 hours |
3.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 645 drugs are known to interact with Lortab:
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A total of 645 drugs are known to interact with Vicodin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
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First Approval Date | ||
July 09, 1982 |
January 07, 1983 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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