Adverse effects of hydrocodone
Hydocodone’s effects on behavior
- anger
- anxiety
- mood swings
- paranoia
Negative effects on the brain
- alteration of brain function
- compromised mental function
- effect on emotions and motivation
- fuzzy thinking
Negative effects on psychology
- decrease in responsiveness
- delirium
- difficulty thinking
- lower awareness
- mental depression
- vivid dreams
Negative effects on sex and sexuality
- decrease in libido
- erectile dysfunction
- lowered sex drive
- lowered testosterone levels
Negative effects on body response
- constipation
- depressed heart rate
- depressed respiration
- loss of appetite
- muscle weakness
- vomiting or nausea
Negative effects on general health
- blood clotting issues
- blurred vision
- difficult and painful urination
- liver disease
- yellowing of the eyes
Serious adverse side effects of hydrocodone include:
- acute liver failure
- hearing loss or impaired hearing
- kidney problems
- psychological issues
- respiratory failure
- seizures
- severe allergic reactions
- suppressed immune system
About the author
Lee Weber is a published author, medical writer, and woman in long-term recovery from addiction. Her latest book, The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions is set to reach university bookstores in early 2019.
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