Monday, September 27, 2010

What are the possible long occupancy effects of a Vicodin O.D. + why?

1.liver failure requiring liver transplant.
2. loss of mental size and possible vegetative state
secondary to hypoxia related to decrease respiratory drive
caused by narcotic overdose.
3. Death
Vicodin, Is 'Codine' It is a Narcotic,In O.d cases, I will end in respratory depress, and affect the Liver. Long term use will organize to addiction,, Codine should only be used for Maximum 2 weeks.
Vicodin is the brand term for a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen.Generally, there are few long residence side effects other than addiction.Long possession effects are as follows:
**Addiction - Vicodin is an opiate which is addictive.
**Liver damage may result within long term use due to toxic effect of acetaminophen.
**Over time acetaminophen can sprain ones kidney-slowly reducing the ability to function. This is by regular use over abundant years.
**There may be an anti-depressant effect if pain is prevented since throbbing does cause depression. .

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