2006-09-26 14:02:47 · 1 answers · asked by pubic gnome 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
1.liver failure requiring liver transplant.
2. loss of mental capacity and possible vegetative state
secondary to hypoxia related to decreased respiratory drive
caused by narcotic overdose.
3. Death
2006-09-27 20:15:11 · answer #1 · answered by lampoilman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vicodin is the brand name for a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen.Generally, there are few long term side effects other than addiction.Long term effects are as follows:
**Addiction - Vicodin is an opiate which is addictive.
**Liver damage may result in long term use due to toxic effect of acetaminophen.
**Over time acetaminophen can damage ones kidney-slowly reducing the ability to function. This is by regular use over many years.
**There may be an anti-depressant effect if pain is prevented since pain does cause depression. .
2006-09-26 16:35:56 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vicodin, Is 'Codine' It is a Narcotic,In O.d cases, I will cause respratory depress, and affect the Liver. Long term use will lead to addiction,, Codine should only be used for Maximum 2 weeks.
2006-09-26 15:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by messinapete 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋