Question 1

what to do if i took 4 5-500 mg hydrocodones. is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends by what you: Mean by "bad."  it is not likely to do significant harm outside of perhaps making you sleepy, so you should not drive or operate dangerous machinery under the influence. If you have been taking this medication for a while, or any other opioid, you probably have some tolerance. If you are not prescribed it, or are taking in excess of the prescription, that is a problem and you should talk to md.

Question 2

i accidentally took two hydrocodones. what do i do or what should i expect?

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Hydrocodone: You would experience higher levels of drowsiness than usual. Be careful driving or doing any work that requires high levels of alertness. The effects should wear off in about 8-12 hours.

Question 3

hydrocodone make me mess up?

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Yes: Any controlled substance, in this case a narcotic, also known as an opiate or more simply a pain med can become addictive and cause you to develop a tolerance and when not available cause a withdrawal.  The best thing to do is only use pain meds when you have pain and try to use the least amount and pain meds that do not have narcotics, if possible.

Question 4

whats problem with hydrocodone?

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Can be addictive: It is an opiate and like all other opiates, hydrocodone has the potential to cause addiction.  It is one of the most abused drugs in the world-- it is the active ingredient in vicodin and lotab.

Question 5

can i take too much hydrocodone?

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If you're asking  : Whether it's possible to take too much, the answer is a big yes.

Always take medications as prescribed by your physician. Every medication has a potentially lethal dose. Hydrocodone is a narcotic which means it slows breathing and heart rate. Too much, especially if you mix it with alcohol, could slow both so much that you would die.

Question 6

how can you get off hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal: Go see a physician to better answer this question. The causes tgat illicit end the use must first be addressed.

Question 7

how much hydrocodone is too much?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Any amount in excess of that required to reduce pain to an acceptable level or which produces unacceptable side effects is too much.

Question 8

can i be allergic to hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes you can - often it is an allergy to that specific preparation.

Question 9

would hydrocodone take away pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what: Kind of pain. It can help decrease certain types of pain. However, you will need to discuss with your physician first whether or not it is the right medication for your pain and also for you individually. Hope that helps!

Question 10

can i take two 5-500 hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocodone: Yes, but that is a lot of tylenol (acetaminophen) and if you do it regularly you may hurt your liver.  Hydrocodone is just for acute pain and is not a good drug for chronic pain.

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