What is Hydrocodone XR?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Hysingla ER Zohydro Vantrela ER
Hydrocodone XR is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two of naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. It is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 11 | 6 | |
| Back pain | 4 | 3 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 4 | 2 | |
| Burning sensation | 1 | 0 | |
| Chronic pain syndrome | 1 | 1 | |
| Migraine headaches | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hydrocodone XR
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 2 | |
| Motion sickness | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Hydrocodone XR
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Hydrocodone XR
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Hydrocodone XR after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Norco) | 2 | |
| Buprenorphine (Subutex) | 1 | |
| Oxycodone ER (Oxycontin) | 1 | |
| Oxymorphone (Opana ER) | 1 | |
| Tramadol (Ultram) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Hydrocodone XR and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Ketamine-Lidocaine Infusion | 1 | |
| Morphine ER (MS Contin) | 1 | |
| Oxycodone (Oxycodone IR) | 1 | |
| Oxycodone ER (Oxycontin) | 1 | |
| tapentadol (Nucynta) | 1 |
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