Be sure to dissolve it under your tongue, don't swallow it or you may not get the full benefit of the med. Extended-release hydrocodone is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain. Never use this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. [Posted 08/31/2016]AUDIENCE: Pharmacy, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology, Family Practice ISSUE: FDA review has found that the growing combined use of opioid medicines with benzodiazepines or other drugs that depress the central nervous system (CNS) has resulted in serious side effects, including slowed or difficult breathing and deaths.

Ok to take soma and hydrocodone

Generic Name: acetaminophen and hydrocodone (a SEET a MIN oh fen and hye droe KOE done)Brand Names: Hycet, Lorcet, Lortab 10/325, Lortab 5/325, Lortab 7.5/325, Lortab Elixir, Norco, Verdrocet, Vicodin, Xodol Vicodin contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Vicodin tablets are used for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Using carisoprodol together with HYDROcodone may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.