 [ Symptoms ] what should i do if i suspect an overdose of novolog flexpen [ Disease ] hydrocodone is a potent pain medication that is highly addictive it would not be likely that a medical professional would prescribe this opiate as an antidepressant or so that you can feel euphoric and more energetic any more than a medical provider would give you an amphetamine to speed you up even people with chronic pain should be wary of addicting themselves to opiates