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How long will it take my dilated pupils to return to normal after taking hydrocodone for 3 days? i had a laparoscopy on wednesday.

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Narcotics: Cause pupillary constriction, not dilation. Consult with your doctor about what other meds you may have received.

Dr Sparacino and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 9/2/2020

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No relation: You should look for other causes. Unlikely your pupil dilitation is related to oxycodone.

Answered 9/15/2016

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