Hydrocodone is a useful medicine which helps to reduce your anxiety. Its scientific name is [4,5α-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-6- one tartrate (1:1) hydrate (2:5), dihydrocodeinone. Hydrocodone is an antitussive (cough suppressant) and narcotic analgesic agent for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain