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What is the definition or description of: percocet overdose?

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Dr. Edward Workman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Problems breathing: Opiates in the overdose setting can cause severe sedation, difficulty with movements and, in the worst case, shut down of the respiratory drive centers in the brain; the latter can cause respiratory distress and death.

Answered 5/11/2017

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