Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeine is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two of naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. It is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive. It is commonly available in tablet, capsule, and syrup form and is often used in combination with other agents.
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 6 | 0 | |||||
| Other | 5 | 0 | |||||
| Pain | 4 |
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1 | ||||
| Sleep problems | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Insomnia | 1 | 0 |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Side effects too severe
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2 | 50% |
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Course of treatment ended
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2 | 50% |
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Did not seem to work
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1 | 25% |
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Doctor's advice
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1 | 25% |
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Report created on November 24, 2009.