Lortab (a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen) is prescribed as a painkiller and cough reliever. If Lortab is taken in more than the required dosages or for longer than what the doctors prescribed, it could lead to addiction with severe withdrawal symptoms. The drug binds to the pain receptors in the brain and brings relief from moderate to severe pain for the user. Since Lortab activates the brain rewards system, the user may feel intense craving for the drug, and their lives could center on finding ways to obtain this drug. Lortab can be taken orally, chewed or powdered and snorted. Street names for Lortab are the same as for Hydrocodene. They are Vikes, Narco, Hydro and Viko.
The side effects of Lortab are allergic reactions, weakness, dizziness, circulatory problems, urinary problems, breathing irregularities, paranoia, fear, hearing loss, itching, decrease in mental and physical capabilities, rashes, mood swings, itching, digestion problems, etc.
Usually, Lortab withdrawal symptoms start appearing within 12 hours. Some of the Lortab withdrawal symptoms are irritability, fever, craving for the drug, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, body pain, yawning, excessive sweating, etc. A Lortab overdose can lead to breathing irregularities, muscle spasticity, drowsiness, low blood pressure, weak pulse, coma, constipation, confusion, fever, vomiting, discoloration of skin, etc.