Kratom and Hydrocodone are two common nervous system stimulants that are vastly used globally. The two components are powder boosters, and their primary role is recreating alertness and focus. This results in an upraised cognitive approach.
Kratom is a natural stimulator while hydrocodone a synthetic based chemical. Mostly hydrocodone is used in medicines. The combination of the two creates a super mixture which has double benefits and reactions. The mix can improve the healthcare standards by far. We need a proper understanding before the usage is propelled.
For you to understand better the combination in depth, let’s clarify the uniqueness.
What is Kratom?
Kratom is a magical plant that has its origin in Southeast Asia. Botanically it is referred to as Mitragyna Speciosa. The plant is a tropical deciduous and has been a traditional medicine for various diseases. Also, it has multiple benefits in the human body such as boosting energy, improving immunity, relieving pain, boosting sexual libido and reducing anxiety.
What is hydrocodone?
This is a semi-synthetic opioid that’s extracted from plants. It is used in the treatment of chronic pains, making it be part of major chemically modified analgesic drugs. Action wise it begins within 20-30 minutes and lasts maximally 9 hours. Another dosage is recommended after the end of effects.
How does hydrocodone work?
Hydrocodone modifies pain signaling by controlling the central nervous system. The human body has got a myriad of opioid receptors that signal when there’s pain. These receptors work for their sensation, from mild to chronic ailments.
Hydrocodone doesn’t bother the source of pain; instead, it modifies receptors to block pain signaling. Hence, reducing pain which with time ends.
Effects of kratom and hydrocodone
Mostly the effects of kratom and hydrocodone are similar. This is because the chemical composition of the two is almost identical, and both are used for one purpose, therapeutic purpose. The standard benefits of the two include:
- Energy provider
- Immunity booster
- Natural analgesic
- Cardiovascular support
- Behavioral effect
Hydrocodone limitations
Hydrocodone is not purely natural; it is half synthetic and half natural. Patients should be cautious when taking it. Mild side effects of hydrocodone include:
- Nausea
- Laziness
- Fatigue
- Dysphoria
- Drowsiness
- Itchiness
The mentioned side effects are mild and override on their own. Rarely do they prolong. It must be noted that hydrocodone is not recommended to sensitive users and underage children.
Making the combination of kratom and hydrocodone
First, before anything, you should know both kratom and hydrocodone have a similar mode of action. Therefore, they can perfectly combine. And the effect of the mixture is more potent. Since kratom in various forms, the two can be mixed with supplements. Hydrocodone on the hand is also available on many forms such as tablets and powder. The powders derived from the two components can be mixed in appropriate ratios. The ratio relies on the health status of patients. The mixture can either be taken orally or through food infusion.
The amount of kratom taken for normal patients should be 1-10 grams and for the extreme medical condition is 10-14 grams. In every 12 hours, one should take 10 mg of hydrocodone. It’s recommended that in the mixture the amount of kratom should be more than that of hydrocodone.
Benefits of the combination
Once kratom and hydrocodone are mixed, they become a solution to many health problems. The mixture burns weight faster and facilitates effective weight loss. Also, it enhances happiness for depressed individuals, eases pain smoothly, increases sexual libido and improves athletes’ endurance during exercises. The combination is also an antioxidant, which helps in mobbing up a variety of free radicals. Free radicals are dangerous because they vigorously damage body cells.
Mixing process and maintenance for the combination
You should make a dose that will provide you effective analgesia and minimize adverse reactions. The following should be observed in the mixing process and maintenance;
- Dose adjustments should be an increment of 10 mg every 12 hours, every 3 to 8 days.
- In a situation of unacceptable side effects, the dose should be reduced
- If pain increases after the dosage, the patient should identify the source prior to increasing dose.
- Discontinue every other around the clock opioid drugs once you start taking the combination.
What you should monitor while under the combination
- Respiratory depression should be monitored especially during initiation to be specific the first 24 to 72 hours.
- Cardiovascular, you should monitor signs of hypo-tension especially if blood pressure is compromised
Signs of constipation
- Addiction
- abuse
- misuse
Patient advice
- Patients should store these combinations safely out of sight and reach of children; if children accidentally use it, it can cause death
- Patients must understand that the mix is a drug it can result in addiction, misuse, and abuse. Therefore, they should strictly follow the dosage. Therefore, they should strictly follow the dosage. Also, they should not share the combination with other drugs.
- It must be understood that the combination has life-threatening respiratory depression. Patients should seek immediate medical attention when breathing problem arises.
- Pregnant individuals should not take the combination because it may overwhelm them.
- Patients should check with their healthcare provider prior to taking this combination, the providers will give you further insights
- Alcohol is highly prohibited when considering the combination
- The mixture can cause dizziness, drowsiness and impair thinking. Patients should avoid operating machinery or driving until adverse effects are determined.
Conclusion
The combination of the two components is very reactive yet very useful. Though there are no procedural uses in regard to the mix, users and various researchers have proved significant of the combination in the healthcare industry. Many ailments that have been a perennial problem to patients are treatable, making the combination an affordable alternative. Goodness with the combination, it has got no extreme side effects.
All one is required to do when using the combination dosage is to observe rules the prescribed rules. Right dosage will improve a patient health, while mismanagement of dosage will lead to serious side effects since kratom and hydrocodone are very potential stimulants. Patients should be advised to seek immediate health attention in case they suffer severe side effects.
