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| Hydrocodone | Info |
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| Summary | A codeine-derived opioid generally unheard of outside the United States. Generally mild in effects, used as an analgesic and cough-supressant. Sometimes used recreationally. |
| Dose | Oral Light: 5-10mg Common: 10-25mg Strong: 25-40mg. |
| Onset | 10-60 minutes depending on stomach contents. |
| Duration | 4-8 hours |
| Avoid | Alcohol (Can cause dangerous respiratory depression, which may result in death) Grapefruit juice (Inhibits enzymes in your small intestine, increasing absorption rate to a possible dangerous amount) |
| Categories | depressant opioid habit-forming depressant common |
| Aliases | vicodin hydro |
| Bioavailability | Oral 70-85% |
| Effects | Euphoria, Dry Mouth, Mood lift, Itchiness, Relaxant, Constipation, Pupil constriction, Analgesia. |
| After-effects | 1-12 hours. |