Hydrocodone & Gyne?

[blackhawk]

I read somewhere that that gynecomastia could be a possible side effect of hydrocodone however after searching for more on it there seems to be little out there.  This was interesting to me because my gynecomastia didn't start until I was 20 and was considered "idiopathic."  However I was taking very high doses of hydro daily for about 2.5 yrs for a degenerative shoulder injury I've since had reconstructive surgery for.  It seems like a stretch, but just wondered if any of you have heard about or can confirm gyne as a possible side effect as I'd love to know exactly why mine onset so late.... Thanks.

[Litlriki]

I'm not aware of that association.  If there is such causality, it's infrequent.

Rick Silverman

[DrPensler]

There is no link to my knowledge. Also there is no theoretical reason as to why hydrocodone should cause gynecomastia unless your activity level was reduced and you gained a lot of weight.

[blackhawk]

Thanks, it seemed pretty far fetched to me