Vicoprofen Precautions

Because it depresses the central nervous system, Vicoprofen should not be used in combination with other substances that have this effect, including alcohol, other opiates, benzodiazepines, antidepressants and sleeping medications.

Some prescription pain relievers can have very serious side effects and may be habit forming. Opiates are often used for pain relief and need to be taken carefully to ensure safe use. Vicoprofen is the combination of hydrocodone, a narcotic painkiller, and ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Vicoprofen is meant to be used for short-term, severe pain. Both hydrocodone and ibuprofen can cause complications so patients should take them with care. Ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke for some people. It shouldn’t be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery because it can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness and slurred speech. Hydrocodone can be habit-forming and should therefore be taken exactly as prescribed. Some patients taking therapeutic doses may develop a tolerance after prolonged use, causing the effects to be diminished. Some choose to escalate use or increase the dose to experience pain relief. Patients instead should talk to their doctors about pain management alternatives. He or she may be able to adjust the dose or suggest another course of treatment.

Important Information Regarding Vicoprofen

Because it depresses the central nervous system, Vicoprofen should not be used in combination with other substances that have this effect, including alcohol, other opiates, benzodiazepines, antidepressants and sleeping medications. This can lead to overdose. Patients who take too much Vicoprofen and those who aren’t sufficiently tolerant to opiates can also suffer a potentially fatal overdose. Using Vicoprofen can cause impaired thinking and reaction time so it should be taken with caution when driving or doing important tasks that require alertness. Knowing the signs of an allergic reaction to Vicoprofen is important. They can include rash, itching, hives, dizziness, trouble breathing and swelling. One of the most important things to know about Vicoprofen and other opiates 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.

Opiate Detox Doesn’t Have to Be a Painful Ordeal

A patient attempting to detox on his or her own can experience a very painful Vicoprofen withdrawal. Waismann Method offers a safe, thorough opiate detox that manages withdrawal to ensure comfort. We use intravenous and oral medications to cleanse the Vicoprofen from patients’ opiate receptors. This procedure takes less than two hours and patients awaken a short time later from deep sedation, free of opiate addiction. Accelerated withdrawal means symptoms pass while patients are sedated and this eliminates the pain and degradation of withdrawal. Patients stay in the hospital 3 to 6 days and can be discharged after a medical evaluation. Some choose to return home while others check into our Domus Retreat aftercare facility for continuing recovery. This facility offers optional transitional living and therapies that include counseling, biofeedback, nutritional support, relaxation and massage. 

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