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from eMedTV.comPeople who take too much Hycet may have overdose symptoms that could include:
- Difficulty breathing
- Extreme drowsiness, leading to coma
- Cold, clammy skin
- A slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Cardiac arrest
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sweating
- Liver failure
- Death.
If you happen to overdose on Hycet, seek immediate medical attention.
(Click Hydrocodone/APAP Overdose for more information.)
Hycet should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep Hycet and all other medications out of the reach of children. Because Hycet is a highly desired drug of abuse, make sure to keep it in a safe place.
Hycet is often prescribed "as needed," which means you do not need to take a dose if you do not feel pain. If you forget to take a dose of Hycet and notice significant pain, take your missed dose right away. However, make sure to wait the recommended time before the next dose.
Hycet comes in one strength, 7.5 mg of hydrocodone bitartrate and 325 mg of acetaminophen per 15 mL (per tablespoonful).
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD