Comparing Norco vs Tylenol With Codeine #3

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Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone)	Tylenol with Codeine #3 (acetaminophen / codeine)	Enter another drug to compare

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Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone)	Tylenol with Codeine #3 (acetaminophen / codeine)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Norco contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone and may be used for the treatment of moderate-to-moderately severe pain. However, the hydrocodone component is potentially addictive and may cause... View more	Prescription only Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Pain, Cough. Tylenol with Codeine #3 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Related suggestions Pain Tramadol Gabapentin Ibuprofen Acetaminophen Oxycodone Tylenol Popular comparisons Norco vs gabapentin Norco vs ibuprofen Norco vs oxycodone Norco vs morphine Norco vs Dilaudid Norco vs acetaminophen / hydrocodone
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Ratings & Reviews
Norco has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 367 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect.	Tylenol with Codeine #3 has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 159 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
Nausea (9.5%) Drowsiness (3.8%) Headaches (3.8%) Dizziness (3.3%) Itching (2.5%) Pain (2.2%) Upset stomach (1.9%) View all Norco side effects	Drowsiness (7.5%) Nausea (6.3%) Dizziness (4.4%) Pain (4.4%) Headaches (3.1%) Vomiting (3.1%) Constipation (2.5%) View all Tylenol with Codeine #3 side effects
Drug Class
Narcotic analgesic combinations	Narcotic analgesic combinations
Generic Availability
N/A	N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms
Oral tablet	Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Xodol, Zyfrel	N/A
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
3.8 hours	3.5 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
2 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.	M Multiple The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
Pregnancy Category
C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 679 drugs are known to interact with Norco: 217 major drug interactions (801 brand and generic names) 451 moderate drug interactions (1917 brand and generic names) 11 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)	A total of 609 drugs are known to interact with Tylenol with Codeine #3: 133 major drug interactions (517 brand and generic names) 463 moderate drug interactions (2006 brand and generic names) 13 minor drug interactions (43 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with... View more	Ask your doctor before using acetaminophen together with alcohol. This can cause serious side... View more
Disease Interactions
Alcoholism Liver disease Impaired GI motility Infectious diarrhea Prematurity Acute alcohol intoxication Drug dependence Hypotension Intracranial pressure Respiratory depression Gastrointestinal obstruction PKU Adrenal insufficiency Liver disease Renal dysfunction Seizure disorders Urinary retention Arrhythmias Biliary tract disease	Alcoholism Liver disease Impaired GI motility Infectious diarrhea Prematurity Acute alcohol intoxication Drug dependence Hypotension Intracranial pressure Respiratory depression Gastrointestinal obstruction PKU Adrenal insufficiency Liver disease Renal dysfunction Seizure disorders Urinary retention Arrhythmias Biliary tract disease
First Approval Date
February 14, 1997	N/A
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Patient Resources
Norco uses	Tylenol with Codeine #3 uses
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	N/A
Related Treatment Guide
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