Patient was educated on contraindications for using Vicodin as follows: Vicodin affects the respiratory center in the brain and induces slowing down of respirations. The breathing pattern can become irregular with reduced gas exchange and lead to elevated carbon dioxide and reduced oxygen levels in the body. Overdose of Vicodin can also cause respiratory arrest. Vicodin should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of respiratory abnormalities, such as, asthma and [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Vicodin as follows: Vicodin must be avoided in individuals allergic to Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone. Vicodin slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Vicodin must be avoided or used with extreme caution in chronically constipated patients, as they are at increased risk for episodes of ileus and intestinal obstruction with Vicodin. Vicodin produces and intense feeling of drowsiness and dizziness, as a side effect to modifying [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Vicodin as follows: Nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth These are some of the most common side effects of Vicodin. Taking Vicodin with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Liberal intake of water with Vicodin helps preventing a dry mouth. Constipation Vicodin slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Constipation is one of the most common and unpleasant side effects [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Vicodin as follows: Respiratory depression Vicodin affects the respiratory center in the brain through action on the opioid receptors in the brain. This induces slowing down of respirations and the breathing pattern can become irregular. This can result in reduced gas exchange with elevated carbon-di-oxide and reduced oxygen levels in the body. Overdose of Vicodin can also cause respiratory arrest. Feeling of high and addiction Vicodin, [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Vicodin as follows: Take Vicodin pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily, while you are taking Vicodin. Liberal intake of water with Vicodin helps prevent constipation, which is one of the major side effects of Vicodin. Evenly space out the doses of [...]