your best bet is to call your dentist to find out if he or she is comfortable with your plan. in terms of bleeding or anything like that though taking vicodin (hydrocodone/apap) would not be a problem because it does not contain any blood-thinning medication. many dentists in fact advise self-medicating with a pain reliever or anti-anxiety medication before a dental visit so your dentist may not have a problem with your taking hydrocodone before a visit. but you'll only find out by asking. if you decide to take hydrocodone before your dental visit be sure to disclose this to the dentist especially if he or she then prescribes you another narcotic pain reliever. you never want to mix two narcotic pain relievers! wishing you all the best!
is it safe to use vicodin before going to the dentist. any time i get novocaine on the left side of my mouth it takes 4 or 5 shots to numb up. the nerve isn't where its supposed to be. can i take one vicodin an hour before going in?