Question 1

could hydrocodone thin your blood?

Accepted Answer

No: Hydrocodone is an opiate, a controlled substance and has no known blood thinning properties or such side effects.

Question 2

i'm getting my annual physical cbc, fasting blood work etc tomorrow morning. if i take a hydrocodone 16 hours before, could it mess up the results?

Accepted Answer

No: Only take stuff like that if you truly need it. Pain like that is reason enough to notify your physician

Question 3

i have blood thining, hydrocodone, alcohol, cigarettes, what to do?

Accepted Answer

An Unhealthy Mix !: If you are serious about living more healthfully then please your physician to develop a treatment plan. An addiction medicine specialist is another good option.

Question 4

do blood test show drug use? more specific can a blood test determine the difference between hydrocodone and oxycodone?

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Yes: Yes it can differentiate between the two and all other drugs of abuse.

Question 5

how long will hydrocodone show up in a blood test?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Hydrocodone will not show up in routine blood tests. It is urine that is tested to check of substance abuse. It may be detectable for up to a week, in urine.

Question 6

can you tell me how far back can a blood test show hydrocodone in your system?

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This may not be: The best knowledge base or forum to help you sort out this question. Consider sourcing this information from the companies who administer the tests you refer to...

Question 7

for how long does it take for hydrocodone to get out of your blood?

Accepted Answer

A few hours: The parent molecule, hydrocodone only lasts for a few minutes in blood, and crosses the blood brain barrier where it is converted into Codeine and morphine. Those metabolites may be found in blood for 4-6 hours after taking it, depending on how sensitive the lab techniques are, and found in urine for 1-3 days, depending on dose and duration of use.

Question 8

i have a rare blood disorder fabrys disease. i take hydrocodone/ anti convulsants for nerve damage pain will taking nexium (esomeprazole) lower risk of ulcers?

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Yes: Nexium (esomeprazole) is a blocker of gastric acid production and alleviates symptoms due to hyperacidity, and reduces the risk of gastritis and ulcers.

Question 9

will this medication hurt my mother? my mother is in a nursing home and had been prescribed hydrocodone for pain.  she started having low blood pressure/heart beat/diziness/bizarre behavior.  she's been sent to the emergency room three times in the last t

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There : There is a possibility that ultram - also known as tramadol, will cause the allergy as well. I would like to refer you to an excellent article in the journal orthopedics (2007, vol. 30, p. 920) titled "drug selection in a patient with a history of hypersensitivity reactions: a practical approach for the orthopedist" by lisa a. Thompson and others. This is what the article says about tramadol: "tramadol is a centrally acting analgesic used as an alternative to nsaids or more potent opioids for the treatment of moderate pain. True tramadol allergies are rare (occurring in less than 0.1% in one study), and typically involve hives or pruritus, but can include anaphylaxis or stevens-johnson syndrome. Tramadol is structurally similar to morphine and codeine, so cross-reactivity can be expected. The package insert cautions against use of tramadol in any reported opioid allergy.â€ as you can see, the authors caution about use of tramadol when there is a history of allergic reactions to an opioid, which would include codeine.
 Hope that helps. However, there might be other reasons for the symptoms that your mother has been experiencing and a thorough evaluation by a physician with expertise in geriatric medicine could be helpful.

Question 10

what could happen from an overdose of blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: If you are referring to warfarin, it can cause severe bleeding.  If aspirin, bleeding and kidney problems.  Be very careful with all blood thinners.  One needs to be monitored for symptoms and signs of bleeding.  If there are concerns, contact your provider.

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I have blood thining, hydrocodone, alcohol, cigarettes, what to do?

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Do blood test show drug use? more specific can a blood test determine the difference between hydrocodone and oxycodone?

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Can you tell me how far back can a blood test show hydrocodone in your system?

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For how long does it take for hydrocodone to get out of your blood?

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I have a rare blood disorder fabrys disease. i take hydrocodone/ anti convulsants for nerve damage pain will taking nexium (esomeprazole) lower risk of ulcers?

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Will this medication hurt my mother? my mother is in a nursing home and had been prescribed hydrocodone for pain. she started having low blood pressure/heart beat/diziness/bizarre behavior. she's been sent to the emergency room three times in the last t

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