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Is vicadin an analgesic?

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The definition of an analgesic is a medication or substance that relieves pain.
Vicodin, is a narcotic pain relief medicatioin, mixed with acetaminophen, which is a non-narcotic pain reliever and anti-pyretic (medication that reduces fever).

Vicodin, is an analgesic.

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What is analgesic?
It is a class of drugs known as painkillers, designed to alleve pain without the loss of consciousness and function.
What are Analgesics taken for?
Pain
How bad is analgesics?
I'm not sure what the question is exactly, but an analgesic is just a fancy word for pain reliever. It could be anything from an over the counter pain reliever, such as tylenol, or a prescription...
Do you use analgesic?
An analgesic is a drug that relieves pain without causing any harm but may have some sideafects such as causing tiredness ect. So yes you do use an analgesic.
Is ibuprofen an analgesic?
An analgesic is defined as any medicine which reduces pain... so yes! :)