Will hydrocodone give you a headache?

It would act only as a pain killer, it would not help treat the cause of the sore throat or the headache and could mask symptoms that could indicate a need for further treatment. It should be used that way only on the advice of your health care professional and only as a temporary measure.

Ask your pharmacist for some suggestions for over the counter headache and sore throat remedies that might be better with fewer side effects. While you are using hydrocodone you should not drive or operate machinery.

See the related question below for more methods of treating a sore throat safely.