Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it a good idea to go to sleep if i think i've overdosed on oxycontin?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
NO: If you think you have overdosed get to the er immediately. Respiratory despression can result in death and falling asleep can make this more likely to happen.
Answered 10/3/2016
6.2k views
Thank
Why are you typing?: If you think you have od'd on oxycontin, call 911 and get to an emergency room. If you fall asleep, it may be the last thing you ever do. Get help for your drug problem.
Answered 7/6/2013
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is polyphasic sleeping a good idea if you're still growing?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Have cpap. Tried multiple sleep drugs. Still no sleep. What can I do? Nothing works so far aside mixing alcohol and sleep pills. Not a good idea I kno
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What can I do to help me sleep until i can get my Ambien (zolpidem) script filled since it's not a good idea to take my trazodone50mg since i take lexapro40mg?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Taking cymbalta, lyrica, (pregabalin) dilaudid and oxycontin for avn and peripheral neuropathy any ideas on drug changes or resistances?Thank you in advance.
Is 'polyphasic sleep' a good idea?
I sleep with my head facing west. Bad or good idea?
Is it a good idea to co-sleep with my baby?
Is it a good idea to nurse my baby to sleep?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
