How to use Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. See also Warning section. Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking. Painkillers, specifically narcotics, can cause constipation. A lot of receptors for the narcotic class of drugs are in the digestive tract, so it tends to bring everything to a halt, says Dr. The rationale presented for concluding that hydrocodone is not a prodrug is incorrect. If I understand correctly it seems you are implying that because hydrocodone is active via parental routes it can not be a pro-drug? I don't think another pain doc will take you on if you go in asking for more oxycodone. What else do you do for the pain? Pills alone are not the way to go. I don’t get it. I’ve been taking Norco for around seven years now. It barely touches the pain. I certainly don’t get high from it. I refuse to take anything stronger. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has published today its final rule that places a more-restrictive classification on hydrocodone combination products, or HCPs*. Personalized, quality suggestions from Doctors: Worried about negative side effects? Dr. Munshower tells you whether or not it's safe to take ibuprofen and naproxen together. My GI said to go ahead and take Tylenol if needed. I try not to take any OTC if I can absolutely avoid it, but I bet taking Tylenol only when necessary probably wouldn't hurt anything. What is the strongest pain medication I can take for chronic back pain? Asked 7 Oct 2009 by fortunate Updated 22 October 2016 Topics lortab, heart attack, heart disease, pain, back pain Hello Debbie 1956, I would never give my pet anything as you don't no how it is going to affect people let alone our beautiful pets, I would hate to see something go wrong and I no you feel bad and want to help, but the best thing for you to do is take your pet to a vet, if u don't have one at the moment u might beable to call another vet a.