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Vicodin is a combination of a narcotic (hydrocodone) and a non-narcotic (acetaminophen) used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, and acetaminophen decreases the formation of prostaglandins, therefore relieving pain.

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WebMD: Vicodin 
WebMDHealth's Drug Fact Sheet for Vicodin, a drug used relieve moderate to severe pain.  Fact Sheet provides information on Vicodin's usage, side effects and drug interactions. 

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