Question 1

what are the tests for vicodin overdose?

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No test: Overdose symptoms can be attributed to both the hydrocodone and Acetaminophen components of vicodin. Excess hydrocodone can cause a slowed heart rate, low blood pressure, difficult breathing, cold and clammy skin, extreme drowsiness which can progress to coma, cardiac arrest and death.Excess Acetaminophen can cause dark urine, yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, low blood sugar.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: vicodin overdose?

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Vicodin OD: Hydrocodone (vicodin) is a narcotic pain reliever. Symptoms of overdose can include: small pupils, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, muscle weakness, sweating heavily, weak pulse, blue lips, fainting &amp; loss of consciousness. Overdose can be lethal.

Question 3

what is the treatment for vicodin overdose?

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See MD: Treatment is off the symptoms includidng nausea, vomiting, sedation, respiratory collapse and circulatory failure.

Question 4

could vicodin cause erection problems?

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Yes: Narcotics, like vicodin, in sufficient quantities can make it difficult to obtain and maintain an erection.  More often however, these medications cause an inability to ejaculate.  Both of these issues also happen with excessive alcohol consumption and someantidressant medications.

Question 5

what are the medical uses for vicodin? why does it cause dependency?

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Narcotic: Vicodin is a semisynthetic narcotic analgesic which is used for the treatment of pain. The body can build tolerance to the opioid agonist.

Question 6

could vicodin and percocet cause psychosis?

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Highly unlikely: Opioid drugs rarely produce any kinds of symptoms like that, unless the individual is strongly predisposed - a young person with early onset schizophrenia, for example. This reaction is more commonly caused by marijuana or hallucinogenic drugs than by opioids. The use of an opioid antagonist like Narcan (naloxone) in a fully dependent person on vicodin/percocet can precipitate a psychotic delirious state.

Question 7

how many vicodin can you take in one night without overdosing?

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Acetaminophen: The real issue is the amount of Acetaminophen you take.  Textbooks claim a maximum daily dose of 4000 mg.  I have seen liver damage done with far less.  I would suggest you keep the Acetaminophen intake to no more than 2500 mg.  5 mg vicodin has 5oo mg of Acetaminophen pertablet, vicodin es has 750 mg and vicoden hp (10 mg) has 660 mg.

Question 8

what does vicodin do to the body? what should you do if you overdose?

Accepted Answer

Call 911/narcan: Vicodin contains the opiate hydrocodone and tylenol (acetaminophen).  opiates bind the Mu pain receptor.  Major concern with overdose is that breathing can stop.  if OD suspected, call 911 immediately.  Some states are passing laws to have Narcan available which competes with opiates at the receptor to help reverse the effect  (would put person in near immediate opiate withdrawal though but better than death)

Question 9

does vicodin cause ocd?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: I have never heard of this phenomena. Barring any biochemical imbalances, if there is an emotional basis for the patient's OCD, it usually involves issues of unresolved anger or fear.

Question 10

hi.i have gerds &mild gastritis . can vicodin be the cause of this. i take vicodin for back.thanks ?

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As above : Yes possible, see u physician for physical exam and work up.

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