Hydrocodone may well be the most abused prescription drug in the United States today. This is a narcotic drug which can provide a sense of calmness, euphoria, and relief from pain to its users. Though this is classified as a Schedule III drug, experts believe even two weeks of regular usage is enough to cause dependency and addiction to this drug. Some of the street names of Hydrocodone are Norco, Hydro, Viko and Vikes.
Some of the Hydrocodone side effects are heightened depression, heightened sense of well being, tightness in chest, urinary problems, fear, paranoia, anxiety, constipation, decrease in mental and physical performance, etc.
Immediate Hydrocodone withdrawal symptoms associated with this drug are vomiting, nausea, craving, irritability, runny nose and eyes, sweating, diarrhea, yawning, depression, insomnia, etc. Hydrocodone overdose can lead to breathing irregularities, sweating, weak muscles, drowsiness, dizziness, seizures, coma, etc.