HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Hydrocodone Help Cure Sleep Apnea?

i have asthmas and sleep apnea my doctor gave me hydrocodone 7.5 mg. I took it once in emergency for pain. I have a prescription which I usually take half . It really concerns me is it ok to take whole. I am also a former epileptic and haven t had a seizure in over 20 years. What are the risk?
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-:
1)first stop this medication as it has no relation with your sleep apnea
2)Do a polysomnography test and check your vital signs while in sleep
3)do a full blood count with differential
4)get check your nose and oral cavity by an ENT doctor
5)do an MRI scan to ruled out any neurological causes responsible
6)Do an ECG
by all these tests you will be clear that what type of sleep apnea you have like obstructive sleep apnea, and central sleep apnea
if obstructive sleep apnea found use EPAP.if conservative treatment treatment fails surgical treatment is the last option and for central sleep apnea treat underlying pathology of heart .

I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.
Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Hydrocodone Help Cure Sleep Apnea?

Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-: 1)first stop this medication as it has no relation with your sleep apnea 2)Do a polysomnography test and check your vital signs while in sleep 3)do a full blood count with differential 4)get check your nose and oral cavity by an ENT doctor 5)do an MRI scan to ruled out any neurological causes responsible 6)Do an ECG by all these tests you will be clear that what type of sleep apnea you have like obstructive sleep apnea, and central sleep apnea if obstructive sleep apnea found use EPAP.if conservative treatment treatment fails surgical treatment is the last option and for central sleep apnea treat underlying pathology of heart . I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks,