Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking hydrocodone and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication on a regular schedule as directed by your doctor, not as needed for sudden (breakthrough) pain. Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily (24 hours apart). Do not pre-soak, lick, or otherwise wet the tablet before placing it in your mouth, since it may make it harder to swallow the tablet. If your dose is for more than one tablet, you should take one tablet at a time. Take each tablet with enough water to make sure you completely swallow it right after placing it in your mouth.
Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. Some of these side effects may decrease after you have been using this medication for a while. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To prevent ...
Aptensio XR may cause serious side effects including: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, coldness of fingers and toes, numbness or pain in the fingers and toes, skin color changes in the fingers and toes, unusual wounds on the fingers ...