So what’s Vicodin anyway?

Vicodin as been extremely popularized with the help of the sitcom “House M.D.“.

Vicodin is a painkiller or analgesic (an opioid one), containing mostly Hydrocodone and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Most of the pills will have imprinted either “Vicodin ES”, “M357″, “Vicodin HP” or just “Vicodin” (if generic).

Vicodin isn’t unique in any way; in fact it shares characteristics with many other pills both in chemistry and even its shape.
One of the most similar drugs is “Lorcet”. Pictures of both pills bellow.

Side Effects of Vicodin:

“Weak breathing, seizures, clammy skin, severe weakness, dizziness, hyperventilation, unconsciousness, yellowing of eyes or skin, unusual fatigue, bleeding, bruising, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, muscle twitches, sweating, itching, tinnitus, hearing loss, decreased urination, and decreased sex drive. [4] Vicodin (in terms of hydrocodone) also has depressant effects on the central nervous system. [5] However, some of the less mundane effects can be desirable effects that are sought after by some. Those effects include euphoria and drowsiness, as well as slowing of the pulse.[6] Vicodin has also been linked to causing stomach ulcers, although this is assumed to be due to the addition of other non-narcotic analgesics to hydrocodone preparations (e.g., APAP, aspirin, ibuprofen).”

Overdose symptoms:

Those are actually serious. An overdose of Vicodin can lead you to come or death.
Full symptom list below:

Symptoms of a Vicodin overdose may include slow breathing, coma, dizziness, weakness, seizures, cold and clammy skin, loss of consciousness, confusion, constricted pupils, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, blueing of the tongue, and diaphoresis; an overdose may lead to death.

Source: Wikipedia.org

A good way to put Fox nervous would be to ask them to make Dr. House starting to take Lorcet instead It would do the same trick.
I wonder if they got paid for that. Well, probably not! As per Hugh Laurie, Vicodin as actually an idea from the director, who had to take them for long period of time.

And for the fans of House M.D., here’s the Vicodin Song!

Interesting Lyrics:

i’ve got vicodin
do you want to come over
i know it’s a long drive
from malibu
i got a pocket full of pills
and not one lover
and i’m feeling so bad
and so good
i don’t know what to do….

And to finish the cycle for those who don’t know House M.D. and the doctor’s funny addiction, here’s a video that couldn’t explain it better!

Till next time, later!