Chronic Pain Today

Vicodin, or generically known as acetaminophen with hydrocodone, is a schedule III drug.Vicodin is given for pain management and relief to those where the benefits of the drug should outweigh any potential side effects. Hydrocodone is an opiate like narcotic and acetaminophen is an over the counter (Tylenol) pain reliever. The combination of the two show to have more benefits than each alone.

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing, vision changes, or mental/mood changes

Serious Side Effects

Changes in urine production, slow or irregular heartbeat, slow or irregular breathing, impaired or restricted hearing

Thanks to the Controlled Substances Act all drugs go into one of five different schedules, or classifications, and is controlled by both the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) and the Department of Justice with the Department of Health and Human Services. This is a general overview of the Schedule V classification and the drugs that it encompasses.

Schedule V

These drugs have an accepted medical use and they are a lesser chance of any side effects or addiction than Shedule IV drugs. These are drugs such as Buprenorphine, Pyrovalerone, and Prescription cough syrup. These drugs are still regulated. They can be prescribed by a doctor and dispersed in a pharmacy with a valid prescription. These can also be refilled with just a phone in and not a written prescription.

Thanks to the Controlled Substances Act all drugs go into one of five different schedules, or classifications, and is controlled by both the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) and the Department of Justice with the Department of Health and Human Services. This is a general overview of the Schedule IV classification and the drugs that it encompasses.

Schedule IV

These drugs have an accepted medical use and they carry a very low chance of addiction or severely limited addicted properties. Some of the drugs in this category are Valium, Xanax, and Phenobarbital. These will be pharmacies and they are available with a valid prescription from a doctor. Not all pharmacies will carry Schedule IV drugs.

Thanks to the Controlled Substances Act all drugs go into one of five different schedules, or classifications, and is controlled by both the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) and the Department of Justice with the Department of Health and Human Services. This is a general overview of the Schedule III classification and the drugs that it encompasses.

Schedule III

These drugs have accepted medical uses and carry less of a potential for any substance abuse than a Schedule I drug. Some of the drugs in this category are Codeine, Vicodin, Ketamine, and Anabolic Steroids. These will be in pharmacies and they are available with a valid prescription from a doctor. They are available, however not all pharmacies may carry them. There is a very low to moderate chance of abuse on these drugs, but they will still be monitored by doctors and care providers if you are on one of these drugs.

Thanks to the Controlled Substances Act all drugs go into one of five different schedules, or classifications, and is controlled by both the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) and the Department of Justice with the Department of Health and Human Services. This is a general overview about Schedule II classification and the drugs that it encompasses.

Schedule II

These drugs have accepted medical uses and carry a potential for substance abuse. These drugs can have addiction issues with chronic use. Some of the drugs in this category are Opium and Morphine, Fentanyl, and Amphetamines. These will be in pharmacies and they are available with a valid prescription from a doctor. They have very specific storage and recording procedures. Patients on these drugs are typically monitored for dependency on the drug and care is taken not to overprescribed these medications.