Is Hydrocodone/apap 10-325 Tab Q.i.d. Addictive

I have had 4 steroid injections for sciatic back pain with no relief. I have tried acupuncture to no avail and am now trying the Hydrocodone but am concerned it may be addictive. What signs should I be aware of when taking this medication every day?

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Hello, Maxine! How are you?

Yes, the FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

I think it will best help you, if I explain how/why addiction happens. Narcotics can cause a high feeling and energy, in some people that take them, but since those are just side effects, these symptoms eventually wear off, as their bodies become used to the medication. Thus, they have to keep taking more an more to get those feelings back, so they take way more than the regular prescribed amount and keep raising their dosage.

However, if you're only taking it, as prescribed, then you'd not experience addiction. Your body may get used to it and you may experience dependence, but not addiction.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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