Lortab used for Pain has its own different categories, ranging from mild, moderate, or severe. It can be due to some injury or surgery, due to dental treatment due to nerve damage. It can be acute, or chronic. Acute pain is generally not more than a week but chronic can be for months or years depending on the problem. Doctors generally prescribed Lortab, a type of painkiller for pain treatment.

What Is Lortab?

Lortab is a powerful brand-named painkiller. It’s a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It is not available without a prescription and now it’s banned in the United States but painkillers with generic name and different brand with same active ingredients are still available. The two active ingredients works in an independent manner to reduce pain. Hydrocodone works on the central nervous system, which reduces the pain, and acetaminophen magnifies its effects.

What Are Its Side-Effects?

Some common side effects are:

• Nausea 
• Constipation 
• Vomiting 
• Drowsiness 
• Headache 
• Respiratory problems 
• Heart issues 
• Allergic reactions
• Urinary problems 
• Addiction etc.

Precautionary measures 

• Lortab is a prescription based drug.
• You should not take it without a doctor’s prescription.
• Never consume more than prescribed.
• Avoid consuming alcohol along with it.
• Remember not to use Lortab if you are suffering from respiratory problems, intestinal problems, or have an allergy from ingredients like hydrocodone and acetaminophen.
• Contact your doctor if you face any issues. 
• If you are a breastfeeding mother or pregnant, tell your doctor before taking any such painkiller.
• This medication is not for children under 18; consult a certified doctor before giving it to your children.

Conclusion 

Being a powerful combination of opioid and non-opioid formulated drug, it’s not recommended without a doctor’s advice. One can also switch to different alternatives which have less side effects as compared to lortab. It has potential for addiction therefore, do not use more than the dosage asked by your doctor.