A member asked:
What is the best treatment for narcotic overdose?
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Dr. Brandon Riesenmyanswered
Psychiatry 36 years experience
Opiate blocker: Narcotic overdose most often implies that someone has taken, or been given, too much of an opiate such as hydrocodone, oxycodone etc. Respiratory depression and death are possible consequences. Treatment may include giving an opiate blocker such as Naltrexone or naloxone, as well as supportive measures.
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Dr. Madan Upretyanswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Go to ER: Narcotic overdose can cause respiratory depression which may lead to death. Take the person to er immediately if you suspect narcotic od and leave treatment up to professional.
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A member asked:
Which treatment works the best and fastest for narcotic overdose?
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Dr. Kevin Considineanswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Narcan (naloxone): Narcan (naloxone) administered in an er or medically supervised setting reverses narcotic overdose very quickly ..Often seconds. This should only be done in a medically supervised setting to support such a patient for airway and cardiac support isssues potentially.
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