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Vicodin

American  
[vahy-kuh-din] / ˈvaɪ kəˌdɪn /
Pharmacology, Trademark.

  1. a brand name for a narcotic combination drug containing acetaminophen and hydrocodone, prescribed as a pain reliever.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines strongly discouraging doctors from prescribing opiates, including OxyContin and Vicodin, for patients with chronic conditions such as back problems, migraines and arthritis.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2016

He noted that Scott has staunchly opposed a statewide computer database that would track prescriptions of Vicodin, Percocet and other dangerous narcotics, on grounds that it could intrude on privacy rights.

From Reuters • Mar. 28, 2011

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