Vicodin Warnings

People who have a history of drug addiction or abuse should not take Vicodin or other opiate painkillers, as they are more susceptible to developing problems

Vicodin is a very powerful opiate (narcotic) medication that can lead to serious problems for patients. Doctors and pharmacists should be very careful in prescribing this medication because it can lead to habitual use, physical and psychological dependence and addiction. People who have a history of drug addiction or abuse should not take Vicodin or other opiate painkillers, as they are more susceptible to developing problems. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of Vicodin so use within this group should be closely monitored. Pregnant women should only be prescribed Vicodin when it’s determined that benefits outweigh the risks. The drug may also pass through breast milk so women who are nursing should not take it.

Vicodin Use Can Lead to Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction

Vicodin is the combination of hydrocodone, a narcotic used to relieve pain, and acetaminophen, a non-narcotic analgesic. It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain, and that combination is also sold under the names Lortab, Lorcet and Norco. Even though it’s not considered addictive, acetaminophen carries it’s own risks, which include liver damage if excessive amounts are taken. The medication is most often taken therapeutically for legitimate purposes but is also used recreationally, abused and sold on the black market. Vicodin abuse and misuse is extremely dangerous. Even those who use the recommended and prescribed amount of Vicodin can develop a problem once a tolerance takes hold. This is when the drug builds up in the body and effects are diminished, causing patients to need increasingly larger doses. Dependence can follow quickly and patients may find they are addicted soon after. Other issues that can develop include serious side effects, allergic reaction and overdose.

Waismann Method Treats Vicodin Dependence Quickly and Safely

Waismann Method offers help for those who develop a problem with Vicodin or other opiates including OxyContin, Dilaudid, Percocet and Norco. Our rapid detox eliminates a physical dependence in less than two hours using a medical procedure performed in a hospital. We use intravenous medication to cleanse patients’ opiate receptors, wiping out the reliance on Vicodin. This happens while patients are sedated under general deep sedation and we never use opiate replacement therapy with Suboxone or methadone to wean patients. We know this can mean essentially swapping one addiction for another. We want to end dependency quickly and safely, in the most compassionate and comfortable manner. Patients are admitted for 3 to 6 days and they can return home once discharged. To address psychological dependence, we offer transitional living in our Domus Retreat aftercare facility. Patients who choose to transition here can extend recovery with services including counseling, biofeedback and massage. 

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