Ordering Hydrocodone Without a Prescription

Hydrocodone is a controlled substance that is subject to regulation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). There are strict fines and penalties for ordering hydrocodone without a prescription. Besides legal reasons, there are also many safety reasons why you should not take hydrocodone that has been purchased without a prescription.
 
First of all, hydrocodone is not considered safe for use without a healthcare provider's supervision. Some people should not take the drug for certain health reasons, and hydrocodone may interact with numerous other medications. Without the supervision of a healthcare provider, people may be more likely to suffer dangerous side effects or toxicities due to hydrocodone.
 
Also, legitimate pharmacies will not sell hydrocodone without a prescription. Because you can be assured that you are getting the "real thing" (not a counterfeit or expired medication) only from a legitimate pharmacy, ordering hydrocodone without a prescription increases your risk of getting a substandard or dangerous product. Some Web sites offer to provide a prescription for hydrocodone after a "consultation," usually consisting of a short questionnaire. This is not considered a legitimate prescription, and no legitimate pharmacy would fill such prescriptions.
 
(Click Where Can I Buy Hydrocodone Online? for more information on why buying this drug without a prescription can be dangerous and to find out where you can buy hydrocodone online legitimately.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;