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How many pain killers ie oxycodone hydrocodone would cause an overdose effect?
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∙ 15y ago
Totally depends on the dosage involved, the tolerance and size of the person involved. Each person is different - someone not tolerant to opiates would succumb to respiratory arrest fairly quickly if they took too much, while someone like me who has used it for many years actually only gets increased side effects.
One possible outcome would be that the person could OD and not die at all, just wind up with brain damage. There are things worse than death.
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∙ 13y agoThere is no known maximum dose for narcotic analgesics, provided you are tapered on and off. A tiny dose can be deadly for someone who isn't usually on narcotics, and massive doses will not cause death in the opioid tolerant. So how many it takes to overdose depends on how long you've been on them and how high your usual dosage is. 10mg oxycodone could conceivably overdose an opioid naive patient, and 90mg may not come close to overdosing a cancer patient on fentanyl.
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What other pills can give the effect of opiates?
Many pills that are considered pain killers are opiates. For example, Vicodin, Demerol, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Heroin, Lorcet and Methadone are all considered to be opiates.
What is the effect of an overdose of an opioid?
The effect is your dumb.
What is the difference between hydrocodone and percodan?
Percocet is the brand name for an Oxycodone/Tylenol combination pain drug. Percodan is Oxycodone with Aspirin. They are DEA Schedule 2 controlled substances, meaning there are more restrictions on prescribing and dispensing. The dosage indicates in milligrams the amount of each in the pill; for example, I use Percocet 10/325's, which means there are 10mg's of Oxycodone and 325mg's of Tylenol in each. Oxycodone is also prescribed in a time-release version, which is known by its brand name of OxyContin. It lasts from 8-12 hours. Hydrocodone is actually listed on both DEA Schedule 2 and 3, but they're a bit different in composition and strength. Dihydrocodeinone is the base for Schedule 2 Hydrocodone; Hydrocodone and Isoquinolone alkaloid combination is the Schedule 3 version, and is the base drug for most common prescriptions, which are Hydrocodone/analgesic mixes (Hydrocodone/Tylenol, etc.). The way to tell is by your prescriptions; Schedule 2 drugs cannot have refills, be called into a pharmacy, require new prescriptions for every new fill, and the patient can only get a 30 day supply at a time. Vicodin is the brand name for Hydrocodone and Isoquinolone alkaloid. Of the 2, preparations with Oxycodone are stronger in relation to similar dosages (e.g., 5mg Oxycodone is stronger than 5mg Hydrocodone / Isoquinolone). On the opiate comparison chart, Hydrocodone is only 6 times as strong as Codeine, where Oxycodone is 15-20 times as strong. Percocet is typically prescribed for short term severe pain (post surgery, e.g.) that is expected to heal, or for long term chronic pain patients as a primary or breakthrough drug used with a stronger opiate. Those who are taking it long term are typically referred to Pain Management. Vicodin is prescribed for lower level pain, either short term or for a few weeks.
Is oxycodone a depressant or a stimulant?
It doesn't have a stimulant effect. It is a analgesic with "depressant" effect.
Can a diabetic individual take oxycodone?
Usually oxycodone has no effect on sugars. Stress from surgery or pain can raise sugars.
Can you take hydrocodone before a EMG test?
Yes,you can but you shouldnt because pain killers will effect the nerve responses and make for inaccurate results. so just have your test and take your medicine after. If you have nerve damage youll need it more after the test anyhow.
How does overdose effect family relationships?
Because it can kill you
How do you make the effect of oxycodone stronger and last longer?
marijuana
Will narcan remove all opiates from your body?
It does not "remove them from the body" - It attaches itself to the Opoid receptors in the brain much better than pure opoid agonists (like hydrocodone, oxycodone, fentanyl, etc.) therefore stopping/blockading their effect on the body. It is an opoid antagonist.
Does taking fat burners effect your pain killers?
yes.yes
Is oxycodone similar to oxycotin?
No, Oxycontin is an extended release medication and Oxycodone (Oxy IR) is an immediate release medication, you can feel the effect with 15 minutes.
