how many vicodins does it take to overdose?

Question

i'm not suicidal, i'm just curious.

Answer 1

I am not sure but my dentist passes out vicodin prescriptions "Just In Case" like its toothpaste, I have two sitting prescriptions and half a bottle. I renamed him Dr. Vicodin I dont really know how many it takes to OD, but I think the half bottle plus the two other bottles I potentially have would qualify.

Answer 2

Vicodin (otherwise known as hydrocodone) consumption should not exceed 40 milligrams in patients not tolerant to opiates. However, the 2006 PDR states that Norco 10, containing 10 milligrams of hydrocodone and 325 milligrams of acetaminophen can be taken at a dosage of up to twelve tablets per day, which means the patient would be consuming 120 milligrams of hydrocodone/vicodin. Such high amounts of hydrocodone are only intended for opiate-tolerant patients, and patients given this amount must be monitored VERY carefully.

This restriction is only limited by the fact that twelve tablets, each containing 325 milligrams of acetaminophen, puts the patient right below the 24-hour FDA maximum of 4,000 mg of acetaminophen. So, essentially, you will overdose with the acetominophen part of the drug before you overdose on the hydrocodone part.

Some specially compounded products are routinely given to chronic pain patients in doses of up to 180 mg of hydrocodone per day.

Symptoms of hydrocodone overdosage include respiratory depression, extreme somnolence, coma, stupor, cold and/or clammy skin, sometimes bradycardia, and hypotension. A severe overdose may involve circulatory collapse cardiac arrest and/or death.

Answer 3

The LD50(dose required to kill 50% of people), is 1000mg, so the average dose is 50-100mg. Therefore only 10-20 would kill you! Not a lot but seen as vicodin is an opioid its no surprise!

Answer 4

Depends on the size and weight of the person also when they last ate, what other drugs are in their system and if alcohol is addes in the equation then it's even more dangerous to take Vicodin.

Too many variables for a good answer

Answer 5

well, ive had alot of pain problems in the past and for awhile I was taking 16-18; 10mgs. of vicoden a day. Come to find out I was taking way to much acetaminophen a day wich probably messed up my liver, so I started to take morphin and oxycontin, which i took over 200 mgs. a day, ive created such a tolerence that it would take probably over 300 mgs. of codeine to overdose.But now i am not taking that stuff

Answer 6

To take as many vicodin to OD you would be vomitting them up long before you overdosed.

Answer 7

well lets see, at one point (mind you, im not bragging) i was up to 4 or 5 750's with an equal or greater soma chaser at a time, several to more times daily. that didnt do it. but i wasnt suicidal either. however, if you wanna ask how many barbiturates it takes with some muscle relaxer chasers, that i could answer.

Answer 8

Each persons body is different and reacts slightly differently to different dosages, therefore, that is why this is a prescribed medication.

You are overdosing if you take more than prescribed by the doctor.

Most important fact about Vicodin
Vicodin can be habit-forming. If you take Vicodin over a long period of time, you can become mentally and physically dependent on it, and you may find the drug no longer works for you at the prescribed dosage.

How should you take Vicodin?


Take Vicodin exactly as prescribed. Do not increase the amount you take or the frequency without your doctor's approval. Do not take Vicodin for any reason other than the one prescribed.

Do not give Vicodin to others who may have similar symptoms.

--If you miss a dose...

If you take Vicodin regularly, take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Why should Vicodin not be prescribed?


If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to hydrocodone, similar narcotic painkillers, or acetaminophen, you should not take Vicodin. Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced.
Special warnings about Vicodin


Vicodin may make you drowsy, less alert, or unable to function well physically. Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or perform any other potentially dangerous activities until you know how this drug affects you.

Use caution in taking Vicodin if you have a head injury. Narcotics tend to increase the pressure of the fluid within the skull, and this effect may be exaggerated by head injuries. Side effects of narcotics can interfere in the treatment of people with head injuries.

Use Vicodin with caution if you have a severe liver or kidney disorder, an underactive thyroid gland, Addison's disease (a disease of the adrenal glands), an enlarged prostate, or urethral stricture (narrowing of the tube carrying urine from the bladder).

Older adults and those in a weakened condition should be careful using Vicodin, since it contains a narcotic.

Narcotics such as Vicodin may interfere with the diagnosis and treatment of people with abdominal conditions.

Hydrocodone suppresses the cough reflex; therefore, be careful using Vicodin after an operation or if you have a lung disease.

High doses of hydrocodone may produce slowed breathing; if you are sensitive to Vicodin, you are more likely to experience this effect.


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Possible food and drug interactions when taking Vicodin
Hydrocodone slows the nervous system. Alcohol can intensify this effect.

If hydrocodone is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either may be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Vicodin with the following:

Antianxiety drugs such as Valium and Librium
Antidepressant medications classified as "tricyclics," such as Elavil and Tofranil
Antihistamines such as Tavist
Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate
Major tranquilizers such as Thorazine and Haldol
Other narcotic analgesics such as Demerol
Other central nervous system depressants such as Halcion and Restoril


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Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding


The effects of Vicodin in pregnancy have not been adequately studied. Do not take Vicodin if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant unless you are directed to do so by your doctor. Drug dependence occurs in newborns when the mother has taken Vicodin regularly prior to delivery. If you take it shortly before delivery, the baby's breathing may be slowed. Acetaminophen does, and hydrocodone may, appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If Vicodin is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding your baby until your treatment is finished.


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Recommended dosage for Vicodin


ADULTS


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Your doctor will adjust the dosage according to the severity of the pain and the way Vicodin affects you.

The dosages given below are for Vicodin products only. If your doctor prescribes other brands, your daily dose may vary.

All forms of Vicodin are taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. The usual dose of Vicodin is 1 or 2 tablets, up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day. The usual dose of Vicodin HP is 1 tablet, up to a maximum of 6 tablets per day. For Vicodin ES, the usual dose is 1 tablet, up to a maximum of 5 tablets per day.

CHILDREN


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The safety and effectiveness of Vicodin have not been established in children.


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Overdosage


Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. A severe overdose of Vicodin can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.


Symptoms of a Vicodin overdose include:
Blood disorders, bluish tinge to skin, cold and clammy skin, extreme sleepiness progressing to a state of unresponsiveness or coma, general feeling of bodily discomfort, hearing impairment, heart problems, heavy perspiration, kidney problems, limp muscles, liver failure, low blood pressure, nausea, slow heartbeat, troubled or slowed breathing, vomiting

Answer 9

differs person to person

Answer 10

Please don't experiment with medication. Call a doctor or a counselor.