Relafen vs. Norco

• Are Relafen and Norco the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Relafen?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Norco?
• What Is Relafen?
• What Is Norco?
• What Drugs Interact with Relafen?
• What Drugs Interact with Norco?
• How Should Relafen Be Taken?
• How Should Norco Be Taken?

Relafen(nabumetone) andNorco(hydrocodonebitartrate andacetaminophen) are used to treatpain.

Relafen is used to treatinflammationand pain caused byarthritis.

Norco is used to treat moderate to fairly severe pain.

Relafen and Norco belong to different drug classes. Relafen is a nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and Norco is anopioidanalgesicand antitussive (cough suppressant) combined with a pain reliever (analgesic).

The brand name Relafen is no longer availableinthe U.S.Genericversions may be available.

Side effectsof Relafen and Norco that are similar include upsetstomach,constipation,dizziness,headache,blurred vision, and ringing in your ears.

Side effects of Relafen that are different from Norco includeheartburn, stomach pain,diarrhea,腹胀,天然气,紧张,和skinitchingorrash.

Side effects of Norco that are different from Relafen includeanxiety, drowsiness,lightheadedness,nausea, vomiting, mood changes, ordry mouth.

Both Relafen and Norco may interact withalcoholandantidepressants.

Relafen may also interact withbloodthinners,lithium,methotrexate,heartorblood pressuremedications,diuretics(waterpills), steroids,aspirinor otherNSAIDs, orACE inhibitors.

Norco may also interact with othernarcoticpain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills,musclerelaxers, other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow yourbreathingatropine,benztropine, dimenhydrinate,glycopyrrolate, mepenzolate, methscopolamine,scopolamine,bladderorurinarymedications, bronchodilators, or irritablebowelmedications.

Withdrawal symptomsmay occur if you suddenly stop taking Norco.

Common side effects of Relafen include:

• upset stomach,
• heartburn,
• stomach pain,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• bloating,
• gas,
• dizziness,
• headache,
• nervousness,
• skin itching or rash,
• 视力模糊,or
• ringing in your ears.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including Relafen) may rarely increase the risk for aheart attackorstroke. Bleeding from thegastrointestinal tractis another potentially serious side effect of Relafen.

Common side effects of Norco include:

• anxiety,
• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• lightheadedness,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• upset stomach,
• constipation,
• headache,
• mood changes,
• 视力模糊,
• ringing in your ears, or
• drymouth.

Relafen (nabumetone) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug used to treat inflammation and pain caused by arthritis. The brand name drug Relafen is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may be available.

Norco is a strongprescriptionmedicine is indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.

Relafen may interact with antidepressants, blood thinners, lithium, methotrexate, diuretics (water pills), steroids, aspirin or other NSAIDs, or ACE inhibitors.. There are no adequate, well-controlled studies inpregnantwomen, and Relafen should be used inpregnancyonly if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to thefetus. Use during late pregnancy should be avoided because of the known effects of NSAIDs in the fetalcardiovascular system(关闭ductus arteriosus). It is not known whether Relafen is excreted in human milk; a decision should be made whether to discontinuebreastfeedingor to discontinue the Relafen.

Norco, like all narcotics, may impair the mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks such as driving a car or operating machinery; patients should be cautioned accordingly.

Alcohol and otherCNSdepressants may produce an additive CNSdepression, when taken with this combination product, and should be avoided.

Hydrocodone may be habit-forming. Patients should take the drug only for as long as it is prescribed, in the amounts prescribed, and no more frequently than prescribed.

Use the lowesteffective dosefor the shortest duration consistent with individualpatient治疗的目标。

Dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the pain and the response of the patient. However, it should be kept inmindthattoleranceto hydrocodone can develop with continued use and that theincidenceof untoward effects is dose related.

The usual adult dosage is one or two tablets every four to six hours as needed for pain. The total daily dosage should not exceed 8 tablets.