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Do you need treatmnent for narcan (naloxone) overdose, or will it run its course?

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Yes: The very definiton of "overdose" implies that, yes, you may need anything from supportive treatment (oxygen, fluid iv, rest, observation), to receiving the antidote, narcan (naloxone).

Answered 10/23/2013

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Dr. John Sampson answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Narcan (naloxone) : Narcan (naloxone) is a short acting narcotic reversal agent. Because it is short acting it shouldn't take long to leave your system.

Dr Pollard agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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