Norco and Wakix drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Norco (acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate) and Wakix (pitolisant hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include bone density decreased among females and apathy among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Norco and Wakix. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 49 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Norco?

Norco has active ingredients of acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 74,063 Norco users. Check the latest studies of Norco.

What is Wakix?

Wakix has active ingredients of pitolisant hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 1,982 Wakix users. Check the latest studies of Wakix.



On Jul, 20, 2026

49 people who take Norco and Wakix together, and have interactions are studied.

Norco and Wakix drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Norco and Wakix, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Bone density decreased
  2. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
  3. Dental care
  4. Dizziness
  5. Emotional distress
  6. Food craving
  7. Foot fracture
  8. Drug hypersensitivity
  9. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves)
  10. Depression

male:

  1. Apathy
  2. Asthma
  3. Blood pressure increased
  4. Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling)
  5. Deafness
  6. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
  7. Depression
  8. Knee arthroplasty
  9. Multiple allergies (allergy to multiple agents)
  10. Neoplasm (tumour)

What are the common drug interactions of Norco and Wakix, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Meniere's disease (a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree)

30-39:

  1. Cyp2d6 polymorphism
  2. Drug hypersensitivity
  3. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves)
  4. Rash
  5. Surgery
  6. Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
  7. Serum ferritin decreased

40-49:

  1. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  2. Depression
  3. Disability
  4. Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall)
  5. Drug hypersensitivity
  6. Drug ineffective
  7. Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
  8. Hiatus hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm)
  9. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  10. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)

50-59:

  1. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  2. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  3. Ankle fracture
  4. Blood glucose fluctuation
  5. Depression
  6. Drug hypersensitivity
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  8. Influenza
  9. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 48 people, 97.96%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 33 people, 67.35%
  3. Drowsiness: 21 people, 42.86%
  4. Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 4 people, 8.16%
  5. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 6.12%
  6. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 6.12%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate and pitolisant hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Norco and Wakix, respectively), and Norco and Wakix (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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