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Hydrocodone and acetaminophen overdose

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Alternative Names

Lorcet overdose; Lortab overdose


Symptoms
  • Bluish skin (fingernails and lips)
  • Cold and clammy skin
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Eyes with small (pinpoint) pupils
  • Liver failure due to acetaminophen overdose
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Low blood pressure
  • Respiratory arrest
  • Seizures
  • Shallow breathing
  • Slow and labored breathing
  • Spasms of the stomach or intestinal tract
  • Sweating
  • Tiredness
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness


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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