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What Should Be Done After Overdose Of Hydrocodone?

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Posted on Fri, 14 Feb 2014
Question: I made a mastake and took 17.5 mg of hydrocodone
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer: You have not crossed the limit of toxic dose Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Hydrocodone is used for pain management in large doses also. You have not crossed the limit of toxic dose, so do not worry much. Drink lot of water and eat well. You may feel dizziness due large dose. Do not take any more dose of hydrocodone today. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Should Be Done After Overdose Of Hydrocodone?

Brief Answer: You have not crossed the limit of toxic dose Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Hydrocodone is used for pain management in large doses also. You have not crossed the limit of toxic dose, so do not worry much. Drink lot of water and eat well. You may feel dizziness due large dose. Do not take any more dose of hydrocodone today. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.