Is hydrocodone considered an opiate?

Opiates are a class of drug that has been derived from a plant commonly called the opium poppy. Morphine and codeine are considered natural opiates, while heroin and oxycodone are synthetic variants. Hydrocodone, more commonly known as Vicodin, is semi-synthetic. read more

Hydrocodone is an opiate that is semi-synthetic and has a wide potential for abuse, physical dependence and addiction which may require professional help. Hydrocodone is an opiate that is semi-synthetic and has a wide potential for abuse, physical dependence and addiction which may require professional help. read more

Yes, just the hydrocodone is the opiate. Acetaminophen is just Tylenol. You want to have the lowest dose of this as it can harm your liver. Hope that helps. read more

Opiate is a term classically used in pharmacology to mean a drug derived from opium. Opioid, a more modern term, is used to designate all substances, both natural and synthetic, that bind to opioid receptors in the brain (including antagonists). read more