Norco Precautions

People who take Norco are strongly advised to check all other medications

Narcotic pain relievers such as Norco can be of benefit for people suffering from moderate to severe pain. However, there are strong precautions and warnings that must be adhered to in order to ensure safe use. Norco is a prescription medication that combines hydrocodone, a narcotic painkiller, with acetaminophen, which is a non-narcotic pain reliever. Acetaminophen is popular in many over-the-counter drugs and can be lethal in high doses, causing liver damage. People who take Norco are strongly advised to check all other medications to make sure they don’t contain this ingredient. Acetaminophen can be dangerous for people who have cirrhosis of the liver, those who have suffered alcoholism and those who consume three or more alcoholic drinks daily.

Signs Norco Use May Become Problematic for Patients

Allergic reaction is a potential problem when taking any medication. Knowing the signs ahead of time can guard against a serious reaction. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to Norco can include rash, itching, hives, dizziness, trouble breathing and swelling. Norco should be taken with caution in elderly and debilitated patients who may be more sensitive to its effects. These effects can include sedation and respiratory depression. Because it slows down the central nervous system, Norco should not be used in combination with other substances that have this effect, including alcohol, other opiates, benzodiazepines and sleeping medications. Overdose can also occur if patients take too much Norco or if a patient who is not already tolerant to opiates takes too high of a dose. Regular use of Norco can cause a tolerance, meaning the drug’s effects are diminished and patients need increasingly higher doses to achieve the same effect. The most important thing to know about the medication and other opiate painkillers is that they can be habit forming. Opiate addiction is serious and results in potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if proper treatment is not sought.

Thorough Opiate Detox Can Eliminate Norco Addiction Safely

Waismann Method’s renowned Norco detox is safe, efficient and quick. Our medical opiate detox is known for being humane and discreet. We provide the highest quality care without using opiate replacements such as Suboxone and methadone, which can also be habit-forming. With Waismann Method opiate detox, patients check into a hospital for 3 to 6 days where they are checked thoroughly for any possible underlying medical issues. After this, we provide a comprehensive medical detox that uses intravenous medication to treat and cleanse the addiction from patients’ opiate receptors. This happens in less than two hours while patients rest lightly under general deep sedation. The procedure accelerates the withdrawal process and patients awaken without the conscious awareness this phase has passed. We allow patients to essentially skip this painful and degrading phase which gives them the drive to move forward quickly with recovery. Patients who feel ready are able to return home once discharged. Others may opt to check into our Domus Retreat transitional living facility for continued recovery work.

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