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Zydone

What is Zydone?

Zydone is a pain medicine made from hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It can relieve moderate to severe pain.

Important information:

Zydone can be addictive and it can impair or stop breathing.

Before taking this medicine:

Before taking Zydone, you should discuss your medical history with your doctor. You should especially tell them if you have had any allergies, liver problems, G.I tract problems, and breathing disorders.

How should I take Zydone?

Zydone generally comes in liquid form. The patient should use whatever measuring device comes with the medication.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Most patients take Zydone when they need to and don’t follow a schedule. If you are, and you miss a dose, you need to either take it immediately or skip it if it is almost time for your next dosage. You should never take a double dose in order to catch up.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose can cause death or liver damage. An overdose’s symptoms can include clay-colored stools, dark urine, jaundice of the eyes and/or skin, nausea and pain in the upper stomach.

What should I avoid while taking Zydone?

Zydone can impair reactions and thinking. You should therefore not drive or do anything potentially dangerous while taking it.

Zydone’s side effects:

The most common side effects associated with Zydone are drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, upset stomach, headache and constipation. Zydone can cause more severe side effects including seizures, a severe rash, light-headedness and shallow breathing. Signs of an allergic reaction can include trouble breathing and swelling of the face, tongue, throat, and/or lips.

What other drugs will affect Zydone?

MAO inhibitors like phenelzine can cause a dangerous drug interaction. You should not take Zydone if you have taken an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days.

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