I took Vicodin. How long will it take to clear from my system?

Question

Hi doctor,

I took 60 mg of Vicodin over two days down for pain. I have a drug test coming up. How long will it take to clear in my system? I am 25 years old, 5'9" height and 165 lbs weight having a pretty fast metabolism.

Answer 1

Hello,

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Vicodin is a drug, which is a combination of Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone.

Acetaminophen has a half-life of 4 hours and Hydrocodone has a half-life of 4 to 5 hours.

So, both drugs combination that is Vicodin can be completely washed out from the body within one day at the maximum.

To be on safer side, you can undergo the drug test after two to three days and drink lots of water although both drugs have hepatic metabolism. Take care.