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

what are some medications can i take to ease the symptoms of vicodin withdrawal?

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Treat symptoms: Depends on how many vicodin- if mild, treat it like a mild flu - tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen for pain, pepto bismol can help diarrhea and stomach cramping, sedating antihistamines (like benadryl) can help sleep.  In more severe cases, it can make you very sick, with vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, severe muscle pains and can last for several days, milder symptoms for weeks - for these, get medical help.

Question 5

which medication is a step lower than vicodin?

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Codeine: Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Codeine is  step lower, but the real question is the reason for taking any of this type of medication. 

What is the cause of the pain. Resolve the case and do not just toke pain medication.

Question 6

is vicodin an appropriate medication for medium-severe sciatic pain?

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Short-term...: Vicodin is a combination of a narcotic and acetaminophen, and can be helpful for significant acute pain. One disadvantage is the combination- there is a limit to the dose that can be given, as higher levels of Acetaminophen are toxic. In general, narcotics like vicodin are not a good idea for chronic, non-cancer pain due to problems with physical dependence and addiction.

Question 7

is hydrocodone/ apap the same medication as vicodin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's a generic formulation of vicodin. Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) is another brand that has hydrocodone in it.

Question 8

would takin vicodin while on medication for a bacterial infection lesson the effects of my antibacterial meds?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no known drug interactions, as far as i know, between hydrocodone or tylenol (acetaminophen) and any commonly used antibiotics.

Question 9

which pain medications work better:  mepergan, percocet, vicodin?

Accepted Answer

Which is best: The one that works.  There is no such thing as a best drug, the one that takes care of your pain and has the least side effects (for you) is the best.

Question 10

what over-the-counter pain medication can i take after having a laparoscopy? vicodin makes me feel sick so i want to take an alternative.

Accepted Answer

Two Options: 1-acetaminophen (aka tylenol) 2-nsaids (ibuprofen, naprosyn, (naproxen) advil, motrin, aleve).  Most people find the nsaids more beneficial--in fact, i advise my patients to take them "around-the-clock" for the first few days.  Although these are "over the counter", there are restrictions to using them--make sure it's ok with your surgeon.

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