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Does Hydrocodone And Tylenol Cause Severe Fatigue?

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Posted on Sat, 9 Jan 2016
Question: a couple of days ago I went to pain management for the first time due to neck pain. I was prescribed hydrocodone (5mg) with Tylenol. both nights that I have taken the medication I have felt tired but I am unable to sleep. is this normal? the only time in the past that I've taken a narcotic has been after surgery and I never experienced this problem. should I contact the doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This isnt that unusual

Detailed Answer:
it's a pretty common variation of narcotic effects
not experienced by most but not I dicative of anything serious

often it gets better

if you don't have the narcotic I. your system at bedtime it shouldn't have much effect

if you need it to be able to sleep a insurgent change in meds will be need a
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Does Hydrocodone And Tylenol Cause Severe Fatigue?

Brief Answer: This isnt that unusual Detailed Answer: it's a pretty common variation of narcotic effects not experienced by most but not I dicative of anything serious often it gets better if you don't have the narcotic I. your system at bedtime it shouldn't have much effect if you need it to be able to sleep a insurgent change in meds will be need a