Vicodin is an opioid based pain medication and one of the most abused prescription drugs in the United States today. It is a pain killer as well as a cough reliever. Vicodin is very effective in relieving pain, but it is also highly addictive with many people turning into addicts because of using this drug for prolonged periods and in higher quantities much against their doctor’s advice. Some of the street names for Vicodin are Watson 387 and Vike, etc.
Vicodin withdrawal symptoms vary from person to person depending on the length of time and the quantities consumed by the person. However, some general Vicodin withdrawal symptoms are perspiration, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, body pain, diarrhea, vomiting, runny nose and eyes, flashes, involuntary leg moments, goose bumps, appetite loss, nausea, chills, etc.
Some common Vicodin side effects and overdose symptoms are coma, discoloration of skin, blood disorders, skin problems, heart problems, weakness, kidney problems, blood pressure problems, liver failure, breathing irregularities, etc. A severe case of Vicodin overdose can result in death, so it is important to seek medical help as soon as any of the above symptoms are noticed.