Commonly prescribed for moderate pain, Vicodin is a combination of acetaminophen (often sold under the brand name Tylenol) and hydrocodone.
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However, it can be an option and is sometimes combined with other pain medication, particularly hydrocodone.
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Hydrocodone binds to pain receptors and reduces the sensation of pain.
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Hydrocodone is the habit-forming part of the drug mix in Vicodin.
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People allergic to codeine and hydrocodone should not take Vicodin.
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The police were called to the scene and arrested Knight on suspicion of assault, also finding hydrocodone and ecstasy on the violence prone former music mogul.