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What is Hydrocodone? Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two of the naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive. It is commonly available in tablet, capsule, and syrup form.

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Reasons Taken

26 patients in the community are taking or have taken Hydrocodone.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Pain 19 73%
Other 2 7%
disease-related symptoms 2 7%
Back pain 1 3%
General health 1 3%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Hydrocodone.

  0 mg none 0 none 2 day 10 mg day 40 mg day 1000 mg day
  17 Number of Patients: 17 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Hydrocodone or how long patients were taking Hydrocodone before stopping.

Currently taking Hydrocodone

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
3
2
2

Stopped taking Hydrocodone

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
1
1
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Hydrocodone (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 1 33% Other: 33%
Course of treatment ended 1 33% Course of treatment ended: 33%
Not indicated 1 33% Not indicated: 33%


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