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

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 5

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

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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 6

can 5/500 vicodin do anything for you?

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Yes: It will help to relieve your pain.

Question 7

how many vicodin in one day is too many?

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Depends: It is not the hydrocodone portion that is an issue, but rather the Acetaminophen portion.  When i say it depends i mean that there is variationin the amount of Acetaminophen per tablet depending on the strength of the tablet.  If you are taking vicoden on a daily basis you need to limit the Acetaminophen to 2000 mg per day.  There are products with hydrocodone with less Acetaminophen than vicoden.

Question 8

how does it take for vicodin to kick in?

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30 minutes: You should start to feel the effects of the medication within a half and hour, .

Question 9

can u take vicodin and meloxican together?

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Yes.: If you can take either medication individually, you are safe to take these medications concommitantly, within their respective prescribed directions.  Hope that helps.  Cheers.

Question 10

can my body become accustomed to vicodin.?

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Vicodin: Like all opioids yes you can become accustomed/tolerant to the medication.

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