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Doctor insights on: Heroin Xanax Overdose

Yes: But depends on how you ingested the heroin and xanax (alprazolam). If they were injected, OD occurs within 10-15 minutes, and certainly no more than an hour. But if you took the Xanax (alprazolam) by mouth, and snorted the heroin, the overdose can occur while the Xanax (alprazolam) is being absorbed, which can take several hours to be complete. See a health professional if this is you, or if a friend, get them to an ER& get help. ...Read more

Call 911: He needs to go to the ER. Overdose on xanax (alprazolam) and heroin can be fatal. Immediate medical attention is needed. Call 911 and have him taken to the hospital. ...Read more

Likely placid: My condolences for your tragedy. His death was likely very gentle without pain, as he likely went to sleep and passed in his sleep. ...Read more

Due to Respritory De: Due to respritory depressin and arrest is the cause with heroin overdose
but some deaths may be due to overdose or allergy to quinine which may sometimes used as a cutting agent. ...Read more

Heroin: Yes - I guess "death" is a pretty serious effect of heroin overdose. ...Read more

U don't want to know: Forgive my frankness. Forget any ideas about "drifting peacefully off to sleep" as one might in the controlled euthanasia of a beloved pet using morphine, or an terminal sedation. The accidental heroin overdoses described by witnesses who are fellow-drug-abusers are often a horrible choking and a ghastly gush of foam from the lungs as the drug wrecks havoc on the deep chest nerves. ...Read more

No: Absolutely not, but don't take any medication outside of your doctor's directions. ...Read more

Narcan (naloxone): Iv administration of Narcan (naloxone) under medical supervision. ...Read more

Suicidal?: If you're thinking of overdosing on any medication, please contact your psychiatrist, your primary care physician, or the national suicide prevention lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. ...Read more

Death prevention: Heroin overdose may be lethal. Narcan (naloxone) immediately counteracts opiate intoxication because it is an opiate antagonist. ...Read more

Heroin overdose: Heroin overdose is a painless death since it puts the person deeper into unconcious until the brain stem receptor that control breathing reach a critical saturation. Death ensues from hypoxia. Heroin like compounds if often used in death by lethal injection in capital punishment. The painful part is the moment before injecting heroin where a person feels emotional pain and emptiness. ...Read more

Right? Wrong!: This is a very high dose. How many mgs do you normally take daily? If you have high tolerance for drug, you may be ok. But you are really playing with fire. Talk with prescriber re drug. Seeing a psychologist for tx along with drug tx appears to be a safer way to handle extreme anxiety. Take good care of yourself. ...Read more

More to it: Well depends, the bigger picture may be, why did they ingest more then suggested? Was it a suicide attempt? Are they suicidal? They should seek help with a psychiatrist and therapist. take them to the ER to monitor their vitals and give the appropriate treatments. Enough xanax (alprazolam) can cause respiratory depression and even death. ...Read more

OD?: If u took the whole 30 day supply, head on to the er. They will be glad to get u back on track. ...Read more

Death: 'overdosing' on any substance (including alcohol) can kill a person. This especially includes heroin. Use of heroin is associated with a variety of severe emotional and general medical difficulties. ...Read more

Be careful: Impossible question to answer. Lack of basic info: dose, age, other meds, health status. Meds cannot be taken like that! Check wiith your care provider. ...Read more

Coma&depressed breat: Due to respritory depression and arrest is the cause with heroin overdose can cause sudden death
do you really want to see what it looks like go to youtube and see the video. ...Read more

Two ways: Suppression of the drive to breathe is the more familiar. For reasons we do not understand, pulmonary edema may come on very rapidly and kill the person with a sudden eruption of foam from the mouth and suffocation. Neither is painful, but I hope that neither is something that you want. Good luck, and if you have lost someone, you have my sympathy. ...Read more

No.: One loses consciousness before death by overdose and heroin relieves pain and brings about euphoria, hence why it's abused despite a real and frequent risk of death. ...Read more

Varies by tolerance: That amount which can suppress consciousness and breathing. ...Read more

In US?: Variable by location. I am unable to find anaccurate breakdown available that covers all US deaths from this specific drug. See: http://www. Webmd. Com/mental-health/addiction/news/20141002/heroin-overdose-deaths-doubled-in-much-of-us-cdc-study ...Read more

Yes: An overdose of any central nervous system depressant may be lethal. ...Read more

Two ways at least: I wish I had not seen this so often as a pathologist. Breathing may simply stop as a result of the drug. Or for some reason that we've not been able to figure out, the air spaces of the lungs suddenly fill with fluid. Foam gushes from the mouth and the user dies. I give families the comfort that witnesses to this event say it seems that the person does not suffer -- but who knows for sure? ...Read more

Xanax (alprazolam): Being a sedative & depending on the dose, it can cause sedation, disorientation, delirium, respiratory depression, coma. ...Read more

Heroin Overdose: Airways and lungs
no breathing! shallow breathing,
slow and difficult breathing,
eyes, ears, nose, and throatdry mouth,
extremely small pupils, sometimes as small as the head of a pin ("pinpoint pupils"),
tongue discoloration, heart and blood, low blood pressure, weak pulse, skin, bluish-colored nails and lips, stomach and intestines, constipation, spasms of the stomach and intestinal tract, nervous, coma. ...Read more

Depends what you: Mean by help. A true overdose results in unconsciousness and can cause respiratory depression, vomiting, aspiration, brain damage and death. This requires immediate medical attention. If you mean help for someone out of control on drugs, you can only express your concern to them and suggest they get help. If this is a loved one/friend, Alanon may be helpful to you-a self-help group for loved ones ...Read more

Only blockers: Like Naltrexone will prevent an overdose but these can also precipitate withdrawal. Certain family members will keep injectible Narcan (naloxone) around to respond to an overdose; this will wear off in an hour or two. ...Read more

Unknown: The usual limit is six mg per day. However, this might be an overdose for one person and not enough for another. At six mg the answer to your question is 12. Your prescribing physician knows more about yuo and your circumstances than I do. Consult with him/her. ...Read more

There are several: First and foremost, if an individual with overdose is breathing adequately, careful observation in a monitored setting (ICU, ER or telemetry unit) is necessary. If breathing is compromised, a narcotic antagonist such as naloxone or nalmefene can be given, but repeat doses or a continuous infusion may need to be given, since opioids may be longer acting than the antidote (20-30 minutes). ...Read more

Well...be careful.: Yes. Naltrexone blocks opioid receptors, so it's a good option for people who are detoxed already. If Naltrexone is used prior to detox, it will lead to immediate withdrawal symptoms. In addition, use of opioids after discontinuing Naltrexone are at risk for serious overdose, most likely due to loss of tolerance. Naltrexone is best for motivated people who have already undergone detoxification. ...Read more

Possible: Overdosing on heroin while taking Naltrexone is difficult but not impossible and death would come from opioid overdose. ...Read more

Until you recover: First you need to be treated for the od. Next you need ongoing treatment for the addiction. ...Read more

Usually 6 mgs.: All medications, including xanax, (alprazolam) must be titrated for a particular patient. Six milligrams is the highest suggested daily dose. However, this may be too much for some individuals and not enough for others. Work with your doctor to find the right dose for you. ...Read more

Snort heroin: The answer depends on the purity and strenght of heroin. Also this heroin is often intentionally tainted with chemicals to enhance absorption and euphoria. Cocaine is often mixed making this forn of addiction lethal. A first time user has a higher risk if death because brain does not develop tolerance in a rapid fashion causing respiratory depression and no oxygen to brain. ...Read more

Narcan (naloxone): I would give them Narcan (naloxone) immediately. ...Read more

Overdosage: Needs to g to ER, this is clearly an over dose, especially the xanax, which moreover would interact inadvertently with the neurontin causing CNS depression, even if he is tolerant to either drug, good luck ...Read more

Xanax (alprazolam): If u can read this response, u are ok for now. Strongly advise not mixing sedatives with alcohol in future, since u can have blackouts and more anxiety. ...Read more

Respiratory suppress: Opiates suppress the part of the brain that manages breathing. ...Read more

Emergency Situation: Healthtap received your message about 20 minutes ago. You should call 911 or have a responsible party drive you to the nearest emergency room immediately. Do not hesitate. Obviously you are reaching out for guidance and help. Please seek help immediately without delay. There is help waiting for you. Good luck. ...Read more

Yes. Yes. YES!: Stop taking pills. Get help now. If you are alone call 911. ...Read more