hydrocodone

Hydrocodone is the most frequently prescribed opioid in the United States and is associated with more drug abuse and diversion than any other licit or illicit opioid. It is an orally active agent most frequently prescribed for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. It’s analgesic potency is similar to morphine.

Hydrocodone is also an antitussive (cough suppressant) agent with an efficacy similar to that of codeine. There are numerous brand and generic hydrocodone products marketed in the United States. All are combination products. The most frequently prescribed combination is hydrocodone and acetaminophen (for example, Vicodin®, Lorcet®, and Lortab®). Other examples of combination products include those containing aspirin (Lortab ASA®), ibuprofen (Vicoprofen®) and antihistamines (Hycomine®).

Most often, hydrocodone is abused by oral rather than intravenous administration.

Street names: Hydro, Norco, Vikes

January 24, 2024

hydrocodone

(L.A.) Kirk Teller, 64, Died at a Residence

(L.A.) Miguel Vergara, 47, Died in a Vehicle

(L.A.) Michael Montagna, 46, Died in December

(L.A.) Gerard Reichmann, 72, Died in a Hospital

(L.A.) Andrew Musick, 55, Died From Substance Abuse

(L.A.) James Vogler, 35, Died in a Hospital

(L.A.) Dena Crews, 53, Died in a Conex Container

(L.A.) Myrisha Smith, 31, Died in a Hospital 🥕

(L.A.) Crystal Taylor, 56, Died in a Hotel/Motel

(L.A.) Sherri Burnham, 61, Died in a Sober Living Facility

(L.A.) Tracey Blake, 57, Died in a Park

(L.A.) Trevor Coppola, 23, Died at a Residence

(L.A.) Marisa Portocarrero, 42, Died at a Residence

(L.A.) John Krol, 44, Died at a Residence

(L.A.) Bonnie Scherbaum, 70, Ended Her Life

(L.A.) Harold Hollis, 56, Died From Hydrocodone