Can I drink alcohol if I take Zydone?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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You should not drink alcohol if you are taking the prescription pain medication Zydone (hydrocodone and acetaminophen). Alcohol and Zydone both increase your risk of liver damage, and combining the two raises your risk more than either alone.

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