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what would be considered a Vicodin overdose?
Posted by Admin in Vicodin Discussion on May 8, 2012
I am doing a study about vicodin for a class health project. I read on the prescription bottle that an overdose would be considered over 2 in one sitting but some people are prescribed more than 4 in one day. What would be too much to the point that extreme side effects would kick in? What amount would be lethal?
Chosen Answer:
I don’t know what bottle you’re reading, but that is incorrect information. The problem with Vicodin, and the risk of “overdose”, or, ingesting enough to become toxic to your body, is the presence of acetaminophen in the pill. Standard Vicodin pills are 5 mg hydrocodone plus 500 mg of acetaminophen. The maximum dosage of APAP per day is 4000 mg, but that has been debated still. Acetaminophen toxicity is surprisingly common, and is the leading cause of liver failure in the United States. So, your “overdose” would most likely be a result of acetaminophen poisoning, not an excessive dose of hydrocodone, which, at only 5 mg per pill, is pretty weak. The usual dosing schedule of Vicodin is 1-2 pills, every 6 hours (I work in a pharmacy, see it prescribed all the time).
by: Pink Snuggie
on: 24th November 09
What are the different ways to take Vicodin?
Posted by Admin in Vicodin Discussion on January 29, 2012
What are the different ways that vicodin is taken; whether it would be doctor’s instructions or in an abusive manner?
What are the side effects of the various ways of use?
When does it become dangerous?
Chosen Answer:
Vicodin is a powerful narcotic that is extremely addictive. It’s dangerous if it isn’t taken as prescribed.
People who need the drug for pain get pain relief.
People who take the drug recreationally get a high from it.
The problem with illegal use/abuse is that it has made the medical community reluctant to prescribe it so people who may really need it for pain relief aren’t getting it.
Addendum: The generic name for the narcotic ingredient in Vicodin is hydrocodone, not oxycodone. Oxycodone is the generic name for the narcotic ingredient in Percocet/Percodan and Endocet. The time released type of oxycodone is known as OxyContin.
by: PooPooLaTrash
on: 14th February 09
How long does it usually take for a person to get addicted to vicodin?
Posted by Admin in Vicodin Discussion on January 27, 2012
I have been taking vicodin for two weeks now and I think I may be addicted to it. What can I do to help myself and how can my doctor help me? serious answers only please. Thank You!
Chosen Answer:
I’m a nurse. I would talk to the doctor about it. Your’e not far along as many people. You can simply chose not to take them. Most people take them for a very long time and later realize they have a problem. I think you are fine. It took you only two weeks and you realized, hey this could be a problem. My advice is to discontinue the use of it . You will later noticed that you caught the problem right before the addiction happened. Your’e fine, after all this isn’t what you wnat to do and your’e not in denial, that’s great. Be strong during this time, you can do it, I know you can.
by: kinacl
on: 21st December 06
How large is a vicodin pill compared to a tylenol capsule?
Posted by Admin in Vicodin Discussion on January 20, 2012
My dentist is prescribing me vicodin for my severe tooth pain until I I can see a specialist on Friday and I’m just wondering how large a Vicodin pill is in comparison to a tylenol capsule. I have large tonsils so pills bigger than tylenol are hard for me to swallow so I usually have to cut them in half.
Chosen Answer:
The pill is about as long as a tylenol its long the only problem is bulky…and they do not recommend that you break it in half.
by: Nancy M
on: 18th April 08
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