Combine Skelaxin and Vicodin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Skelaxin

and Vicodin

Combine Skelaxin with Vicodin. To make a decision about taking Skelaxin and Vicodin, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Skelaxin and Vicodin have 60 combined Side Effects total
33 are Life Threatening
12 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Skelaxin

Skelaxin is also known by the generic name Metaxalone USES: This medication relaxes muscles. It is used along with rest and physical therapy to decrease muscle pain and spasms associated with strains, sprains or other muscle injuries.

Uses of Vicodin

Vicodin is also known by the generic name Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen USES: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains a narcotic pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-narcotic pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Skelaxin and Vicodin Combined Have 33 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Change in Pulse - Pulse Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Increased Spinal Fluid Pressure - Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Involuntary Muscle Movements - Involuntary Muscle Movement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Stiffness - Muscle Rigidity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vicodin and Skelaxin combined

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Skelaxin and Vicodin Combined have 12 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Vicodin combined

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Skelaxin and Vicodin Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Skelaxin and Vicodin.

Skelaxin has 5 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Skelaxin.

Skelaxin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Hepatic Failure - Acute Liver Failure is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Hemolytic Anemia is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Contraindication Warnings

Chronic Hepatic Disease - Recurring Liver Problems is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Vicodin has 45 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Vicodin.

Vicodin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acetaminophen Toxicity - Overdose of the Drug Acetaminophen is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Relative Contraindications

Acutely Deteriorating Asthma - Asthma That Is Getting Worse is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium - Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Brain Neoplasm - Brain Tumor is a contraindication of Vicodin.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Coma is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery - Stomach or Intestinal Tract Operation is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Hypercapnia - Excess Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Hypoxia - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Intracranial Lesion - Lesion of Brain is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Morbid Obesity is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Pulmonary Emphysema - Emphysema is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Shock is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Abdominal Pain - Intense Abdominal Pain is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Biliary Spasm - Spasm of a Bile Duct Tract is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Constipation - Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Vicodin.

Skelaxin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe drowsiness or unconsciousness.

Vicodin - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.