Question 1

is an opioid overdose painful?

Accepted Answer

: An opioid overdose may be life terminating and becoming painful for family and loved ones. Serious medical complications may also occur in survivors.

Question 2

is narcotic overdose common?

Accepted Answer

Too Common: "fatal overdoses in the United States involving opioid analgesics has more than tripled since 1999, with higher rates among men, individuals aged 35 to 54 years, and non-hispanic whites.  3000 fatal overdoses in 1999."......From medscape neurology.

Question 3

how does someone die by narcotic overdose?

Accepted Answer

Stop breathing: Typically narcotic overdose affects the part if the brain that keeps us breathing while we are unconscious and individuals who overdose just stop breathing.  Some narcotics can cause abnormal heart rhythms and death. Another common cause of death is aspiration (food/liquid, such as vomit) going into the lungs after becoming unconscious.

Question 4

i am not feeling like myself. what are the symptoms of narcotic overdose?

Accepted Answer

Get to an ER now!!: Don't waste time asking questions about od as the first symptom you feel may be the last you feel!

Question 5

what is the best treatment for narcotic overdose?

Accepted Answer

Opiate blocker: Narcotic overdose most often implies that someone has taken, or been given, too much of an opiate such as hydrocodone, oxycodone etc. Respiratory depression and death are possible consequences. Treatment may include giving an opiate blocker such as Naltrexone or naloxone, as well as supportive measures.

Question 6

which treatment works the best and fastest for narcotic overdose?

Accepted Answer

Narcan (naloxone): Narcan (naloxone) administered in an er or medically supervised setting reverses narcotic overdose very quickly ..Often seconds. This should only be done in a medically supervised setting to support such a patient for airway and cardiac support isssues potentially.

Question 7

will narcotic overdose kill me if i don't get treatment?

Accepted Answer

Can do: Overdose of narcotics can suppress or arrest breathing, then your brain lacks oxygen and u die. Needs urgent treatment with "anti-narcotic' medication.

Question 8

do opioid agents cause daytime augmentation?

Accepted Answer

Augmentation: When prescribed for restless leg syndrome and other movement disorders, opioids rarely cause daytime augmentation.

Question 9

wil movantik cause opioid withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

No: Movantik is anti-opioid.
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Question 10

can high dose of opioid cause amnesia or memory impairment?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A high dose typically impairs all mental functions, including memory.

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