The linked study backs what was said in the article. The addition of acetaminophen provides little to hydrocodone.
The side effects in this study are short term, with 1000mg of APAP. I don't think anyone is too upset about a single dose like that. However, taking it repeatedly throughout the day, or over extended periods of time, the APAP does cause liver damage. Hence the FDA review and possible ban on certain combinations.
However, the drug scheduling laws are real. Hydrocodone by itself is Schedule II, whereas hydrocodone with APAP is Schedule III. What other explanation is there for classifying the same drug in combo as a lower risk, other than that there's a damaging part to it?
The side effects in this study are short term, with 1000mg of APAP. I don't think anyone is too upset about a single dose like that. However, taking it repeatedly throughout the day, or over extended periods of time, the APAP does cause liver damage. Hence the FDA review and possible ban on certain combinations.
However, the drug scheduling laws are real. Hydrocodone by itself is Schedule II, whereas hydrocodone with APAP is Schedule III. What other explanation is there for classifying the same drug in combo as a lower risk, other than that there's a damaging part to it?