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Hydrocodone/APAP Warnings and Precautions
Who Should Not Take Hydrocodone/APAP?
You should not take hydrocodone/APAP if you are allergic to hydrocodone bitartrate, acetaminophen, or any of the inactive components used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients. If you are allergic to other narcotics or opiates, you may also be allergic to hydrocodone/APAP.Precautions and Warnings With Hydrocodone/APAP: Final Thoughts
There are a number of situations in which hydrocodone/APAP should not be taken, as well as several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, talk with your healthcare provider about the specific hydrocodone/APAP warnings and precautions that may apply to you.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD