This poisoning is from taking too much of a painkiller containing both acetaminophen (Tylenol) and hydrocodone.
Lorcet overdose; Lortab overdose; Vicodin overdose
Acetaminophen with hydrocodoneis the main ingredient inmany prescription painkillers including:
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