The more common Lortab side effects reported, which are similar to those of other opiate pain‑relievers, include:

• Anxiety
• Bloating, gas
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness, head rush
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Feeling of elation
• Headache
• impaired mental or physical performance
• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Mild nausea
• Mood changes
• Ringing in your ears
• Upset stomach
• Vomiting
• Weakness
  

Severe Lortab Side Effects

Seek urgent health care if any symptoms persist or worsen, or in the event of severe Lortab side effects as follows:

• Anxiety
• Clay-colored stools
• Confusion
• Convulsive movements
• Dark urine
• Fainting
• Fear
• Feeling light-headed
• Hallucinations
• Itching
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Problems with urination
• Seizure, convulsions
• Shallow breathing
• Slow heartbeat
• Stomach pain
• Tremors
• Troubling thoughts or behavior
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes

Allergic Lortab Side Effects

Seek emergency medical attention for potentially lethal Lortab side effects due to allergic reaction:

• Airway constriction
• Airway obstruction
• Chest pain, tightness
• Coma
• Constricted pupils
• Convulsions, seizures
• Fainting
• Fever
• Hives, allergic rash
• Irregular heartbeat or pulse
• Itching
• Lack of coordination
• Lightheadedness
• Severe sleepiness, sleeplessness
• Slack or stiff muscles
• Swelling in face, lips, mouth, or tongue
• Tremors
• Unconsciousness
• Unresponsiveness
• Vomiting
  
• Wheezing
  

Lortab Side Effects and Cautions

Adverse symptoms may seriously complicate health conditions in patients with:

• Addison's disease
• Adrenal gland disorder
• Alcohol addiction
• Asthma
• Brain tumor
• Breathing disorders
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Constricted airways
• Drug addiction
• Enlarged prostate
• Epilepsy
• Head trauma or pressure
• Intestinal disorders
• Irregular breathing during sleep
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Low blood pressure
• Mental illness
• Pancreas disorder
• Respiratory disorders
• Seizures
• Stomach disorders
• Suicidal thoughts
• Thyroid disorder
• Under-active thyroid
• Urination difficulties
  

Verify with your doctor first before using Lortab simultaneously with other medicine. Lortab side effects may be aggravated by other medications, or vice versa.

Anti-anxiety drugs:

• Valium and Librium

Antidepressants (‘tricyclics’):

• amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others

Antihistamines:

• Tavist

MAO inhibitors:

• isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)

Anticholinergic agents:

• atropine (Donnatal, and others)
• benztropine (Cogentin)
• glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
• scopolamine (Transderm-Scop)

Bromides:

• methscopolamine (Pamine)
• mepenzolate (Cantil)

Bladder or urinary medications:

• darifenacin (Enablex)
• flavoxate (Urispas)
• oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol)
• tolterodine (Detrol), or solifenacin (Vesicare)

Bronchodilators:

• ipratropium (Atrovent)
• tiotropium (Spiriva

Irritable bowel medications:

• dicyclomine (Bentyl)
• hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin, and others)
• propantheline (Pro-Banthine)

Major tranquilizers:

• Thorazine and Haldol

Other narcotic analgesics:

• Demerol

Other central nervous system depressants:

• Halcion and Restoril.
  

Other (anti-nausea):

• dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)

This list of concomitant drugs may be incomplete. Contraindicated medicine can adversely impact your health. Consult with your physician about all medications, minerals, herbs, or vitamins consumed.

Lortab Side Effects, Overuse

Opiate and Lortab side effects that typically indicate dependency and overuse:

• Detachment from others
• Disinterest, lack of enjoyment
• Emotional or sexual apathy
• Fear of running out of Lortab
• Indifference, lack of drive
• Poor work performance