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How is Tylenol 3 different from hydrocodone and oxycodone?

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Tylenol 3 contains Tylenol and Codeine. Codeine is a less powerful but still addictive narcotic. Hydrocodone or Vicodin, contains Hydrocodone and Tylenol, Vicodin is a middle class narcotic analgesic and is also very addictive. Finally, Oxycodone is a breakthrough pain medication and is high on the list for its effects. Tylenol 3 is lower in strength compared to Hydrocodone and Oxycodone.

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