Buying Hydrocodone/APAP Without a Prescription: An Overview
Hydrocodone/APAP (
hydrocodone and
acetaminophen) is a prescription pain medication. As a narcotic, it is subject to regulation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Because hydrocodone/APAP is a controlled substance, there are strict rules for obtaining it, and there are strict fines and penalties for using, selling, or trying to buy hydrocodone/APAP without a prescription.
Is It Safe to Buy Hydrocodone/APAP Without a Prescription?
It is not safe to use hydrocodone/APAP that has been bought without a prescription, for various reasons, such as:
- Legitimate pharmacies will not sell the drug without a prescription. Because you can be assured that you are getting the "real thing" (not a counterfeit or expired medication) only from a legitimate pharmacy, buying hydrocodone/APAP without a prescription increases your risk of getting a dangerous or substandard product. Some Web sites offer to provide a prescription for hydrocodone/APAP after a "consultation," usually consisting of a short questionnaire. This is not considered a legitimate prescription, and no legitimate pharmacy would fill such prescriptions.
- As a prescription medication, hydrocodone/APAP is not considered safe for use without a healthcare provider's supervision. Some people should not take the drug for certain health reasons, and hydrocodone/APAP may interact with numerous other medications (both prescription and non-prescription). Without the supervision of a healthcare provider, people may be more likely to suffer dangerous side effects or toxicities due to hydrocodone/APAP.
- Needing to buy hydrocodone/APAP without a prescription is a good indication that you have a problem with hydrocodone/APAP abuse or addiction. These problems are serious and can be life-threatening.
