Question 1

what are the tests for lortab overdose?

Accepted Answer

Lortab overdose: Blood levels of hydrocodone and Acetaminophen as well as liver functions tests would be the appropriate lab test to order. The patient should be evaluated acutely in an emergency room after being transported there by 911 responders, and also have an addiction medicine evaluation.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: lortab overdose?

Accepted Answer

Sedation+respiratory: Lortab is hydrocodone (a schedule II narcotic) and tylenol.  Overdose, defined as excessive dosing by accident or intention, involves severe sedation of the nervous system with ataxia, altered consciousness, and, if severe enough, respiratory compromise, requiring hospital care.  Tylenol overdose runs the risk of liver damage.

Question 3

what is the antidote for a lortab overdose?

Accepted Answer

Antidote: Overdose from lortab is to be taken seriously. There are liver toxicity issues and the opioid overdose issues. You must seek immediate medical care. Both components may cause death. The best is not to overdose . Alway use medication as directed by your md. Make no changes unless approved by your md.

Question 4

what is the treatment for lortab overdose?

Accepted Answer

ER: Any acute overdose of opiates and/or Acetaminophen should be done by emergency response personnel. Call 911 and have the person evaluated by emergency response individuals who can provide airway support in case of respiratory arrest. Further evaluation should include an evaluation by someone qualified in addiction medicine.

Question 5

how long does lortab show up on drug test?

Accepted Answer

Drug test: As long as you have a valid rx for the lortabs, simply show the bottle to whoever administered the test. If you are taking drugs that were not prescribed for you, then you may be out of luck. Depending on the sensitivity of the drug test, you may test positive. Best to come clean and tell the truth.

Question 6

is it true that taking lortab will show up on my drug test?

Accepted Answer

Drug test: Yes - very true.

Question 7

what do lortab 10's show up as on drug tests and how long until they are out of your system? (if you are a rare user)

Accepted Answer

1 to 3 days: Lortab is a combination of hydrocodone in tylenol (acetaminophen).  Whether or not it shows up on a drug test depends on the type of test that is done. A single dose of hydrocodone may  show up  on very sensitive urine tests for1 to 3 days. However, it depends on the individual person, the test, and the laboratory.

Question 8

will lortab pills show up on a urine drug test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hydrocodone that is the narcotic ingredient in lortab can show up in a urine drug test.

Question 9

i took a lortab on a sunday and forgot about an employment drug test i have on wednesday will it show up i only took one and do nottake them regularly?

Accepted Answer

Opiates & Drug Test: There is no way to know. I would be prepared, however, for the test to be positive.

Question 10

what to do if i'm facing dark urine problem, is this due to the use of lortab medicine?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Dehydration, liver problems, gallbladder problems, blood disorders &amp; a myriad other things can cause this.Opiates like lortab can overtax an already damaged liver &amp; exacerbate the problem, but likely there is an underlying disorder.A good history &amp; physical exam &amp; likely urine &amp; blood tests &amp; imaging like ultrasound/CT of liver may be needed to find cause &amp; determine appropriate treatment

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