Lorcet Side Effects

Drowsiness, constipation, and lightheadedness are common side effects reported with Lorcet. Side effects such as nausea and vomiting are often confused with signs of an allergic reaction; in most cases, these do not indicate a true allergy but are rather side effects that improve over time. Potentially serious side effects of Lorcet that require immediate medical attention include anxiety, confusion, and low blood pressure.

 

An Introduction to Lorcet Side Effects

As with any medicine, Lorcet® (hydrocodone/APAP) can cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. Most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Lorcet. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Lorcet side effects with you.)
 

Common Side Effects of Lorcet

For many medications, the prescribing information provides details about the exact percentage of side effects that were seen in clinical trials. However, the prescribing information for almost all older medications (including Lorcet) include only vague side effect information, with no percentages provided. Therefore, it can be difficult to know how common (or how rare) the side effects of such medications may be. However, based on general experience with the drug, the following are usually considered to be common Lorcet side effects:
 
Taking Lorcet with food may help prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting. Many people consider themselves "allergic" to Lorcet if they experience nausea and vomiting while taking it. However, this is a common side effect and does not indicate a true allergy. In many cases, this side effect goes away as a person continues to use Lorcet (or if Lorcet is taken with food).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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