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Vicodin is a narcotic. Vicodin is both a medical and a legal narcotic. First, the main ingredient of Vicodin (hydrocodone) is an an opiod analgesic, or pain reliever. Second, Vicodin is scheduled as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act, meaning that it has a medical use but can only be legally used when prescribed.
What do doctors prescribe Vicodin for? Vicodin narcotic analgesic is prescribed in inpatient and outpatient settings by medical doctors (MDs) in family practice or who specialize in pain management. Vicodin is a prescription drug used to manage mild to moderate pain. For pain relief, how long Vicodin lasts is about 4-6 hours.