Can i combine Hydrocodone/APAP (vicodin) with ibuprofen for a severe earache?

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i have an ear infection and the pain is so severe. i'm also taking antibiotics (zithromax) but it's not working!! the pain is getting worse and worse. i've lost complete hearing in my right ear. im a 26 y/o female and i'm crying like a 4 yr old. i'm about to go to the ER. but since i have pain pills, i was wondering if it's okay to mix hydrocodone with ibuprofen? i took one 200mg ibuprofen about an hour ago and it has done nothing for my pain. thanks.

Answer 1

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Do not combine anything without checking with a pharmacist first to make sure the drugs don't interact adversely. I wouldn't trust someone on here to tell you...it might have worked for them but you could end up getting your stomach pumped, or worse. I suggest you go to the emergency room so they can get you on some different antibiotics. Your infection may be resistant to zithromax (which is primarily for respiratory infections), but it may respond to something else. What ever you do DO NOT mix medications until you check with a doctor or pharmacist!

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thnx! you were very informative, thank you.
i'm going to the ER today to get a different antibiotic. my face is now swollen and i can barely move my jaw. ear infections SUCK!!!

Answer 2

Yes - the 2 can be mixed rather well. Then it will be like vicoprofen - which is commonly prescribed for that kind of pain.

Answer 3

I am not a Doctor....
I had severe back problems about a month ago. My Dr. prescribed me Lortabs as needed... and Ibuprophen also.
So, I would say yes.
Dont over do it. But, the ibuprophen will reduce the swelling which will help. And the pain meds will help.

I hope you feel better soon

Stacie

Answer 4

hydrocodone and ibuprofen are anti-inflammatory/pain relief drugs. They will do nothing for your ear infection, although they may relieve a bit of the pain. The z-pack (azythromicin) should kill the infection as long you take the whole course. If you've lost your hearing, then I would go to the ER ASAP.

Answer 5

yes,you can take the vicodan.if you just started the z pack it takes a few days to start working and continues to work after you finish them.you probably have not lost your hearing but have fluid build up.
one 200 mg ibuprofen doesn't do much for any pain,esp.severe pain.so take the pain pills,thats why the doctor gave them to you.

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