Hydrocodone and acetaminophen overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of a painkiller containing both the opioid medication, hydrocodone, and acetaminophen (Tylenol).

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Lorcet overdose; Lortab overdose

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• Hydrocodone (narcotic)

Acetaminophen with hydrocodone is the main ingredient in many prescription painkillers, including:

• Anexsia
• Anolor DH
• Lortab
• Lorcet
• Norco
• Vicodin
• Zydone

Note: This list may not include all sources of hydrocodone and acetaminophen.

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Hydrocodone and acetaminophen overdose Symptoms

Review Date: 02/06/2009
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/23/2008).

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