Hi Red,

Sounds like you're not feeling too well. Sorry to hear it.

Hydrocodone is a narcotic (codeine (an opiate, morphine derivative) w/ one of the following ibuprophen, acetominophen or aspirin, most often acetominophen). It is very addictive taken over a period (long) time. But, not to worry in the amounts you've been given. One thing is important, don't take other analgesics (NSAIDS) at the same time. You'll be doubling up. I thought I'd mention this because of your headache. Just a little added info.

The question is what form you have, liquid or pill. The liquid, which is the standard form for coughs, unfortunately does have added sweetener as the stuff tastes nasty, even with the sweetener. My kids take it for their coughs (bronchitis) along with a monster glass of water. The pills, I've never even heard of them being given for a cough, wouldn't be a problem. Pill form however, probably would not be as effective as it doesn't have the coating effect, but, I could be wrong about that. 5 mg. is not a high dose, sort of medium.

In terms of the side effects, YMMV, drastically. For me, taking codeine keeps me up all night, sort of high and speedy. With my kids, it knocks them on their arses.

Finally in answer to your question, the syrup could slow down, or even bump you out of, ketosis. However, I would say it would be misguided to suffer with a horrible cough (which can have other deleterious effects) when relief is at hand. Take the syrup, get well and continue on your LC journey. A week or less out of ketosis will not send you spiraling up in weight. Which makes me think of another thing, eat while you are taking this medication or it will make you nauseous. LC food is perfect (high fat/protein) for inhibiting the nausea.

I AM NOT A DOCTOR, THIS IS JUST MY UNDERSTANDING AND EXPERIENCE.

Hope you're feeling better soon,

Jones

Just want to second the comment about eating with your medication. I had a tooth pulled and was on another hydrocodone med for the pain & vomitted when I took the meds on an empty stomache, very unpleasant. Take your medicine & get better, don't worry about how it'll affect your diet. You won't be on it long enough for it to do any real damage, just long enough for it to get you healthy again. Hope you're feeling better soon.
God Bless,
Amy-Lynne

All I can say is at least you won't feel any pain! That stuff really, REALLY makes ya nice and happy. Watch out, of course. That's a very addictive painkiller... you know, celebrity Vicodin addictions?

On a serious note, I hope you are feeling better soon. Listen to your body and don't worry too much about exercise if it's not feeling well. You can always get back into the swing. Try to stay healthy!

Hydrocodone, like codeine, is an effective anti-tussive ... or cough suppressant. It doesn't work due to a "coating" action, it works on the cough reflex center of the brain, after it's been absorbed from the stomach into the blood stream. Taken at bedtime, it should help you get some sleep (finally!) due to the sedation, plus cough relief. Especially if you have one of those horrid dry tickly coughs that seem to get worse as soon as you lie down.

Hope you're feeling better soon

Doreen

Try sucking on ice cubes during the day to help with your cough. I find it works just as well as cough drops. That plus the cough syrup at night may give you the rest you need.

BTW--- I was given the same Rx for bronchitis a few months ago. I took it once and poured it down the drain. I couldn't deal with the way it made me feel. I have 3 kids and I'm not comfortable being all doped up. I'd rather go without sleep than not be able to hear one of them get up in the middle of the night.

Hope you feel better soon!

I had to take that once after suffering a compound fracture of my collarbone. little bone but HUGE pain...the worst ever...anyways...
I took it for a month and was basically a vegetable, but felt little pain. I'm not kidding when I tell you that my roommate would guide me out to my back porch where, I sat and stared at the birds in the tree, thinking what a nice bird community lived in the tree. and I basically just drooled a whole lot.