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LORTAB THE FACTS
LORTAB OVERDOSE:
Lortab combines a narcotic analgesic (painkiller) and cough reliever with a non-narcotic analgesic for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Lortab when abused is taken orally, chewed, crushed (then snorted like cocaine), or crushed (then dissolved in water and injected like heroin). Lortab is is a combination of Hydrocodone barbituate and Acetaminophen. Lortab, when used medicinally is given by mouth either in tablet or liquid form.
A Lortab overdose happens when you consume more Lortab than your body can safely handle. Overdose of Lortab is primarily due to the high levels of acetaminophen which damages the liver, not strictly due to the hydrocodone component of Lortab.
EFFECTS OF ABUSE:
The symptoms of an overdose from Lortab include: muscle spasticity , slow and labored breathing, shallow breathing , pinpoint pupils, bluish skin (fingernails and
lips), cold and clammy skin, heavy perspiration, spasms of the stomach and/or intestinal tract, constipation, vomiting, weak pulse, low blood pressure / slow heartbeat, drowsiness, coma, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, gas or heartburn, dry mouth, itching, flushing, chest pain or irregular heartbeat, severe rash, unusual weakness, fever, chills, muscle aches and pains, lightheadedness, nausea / vomiting, unusual fatigue or weakness, allergic reactions, anxiety, blood disorders, decreased mental and physical capability,mental clouding , difficulty urinating, fear, hearing loss, mood changes, restlessness, skin rash, sluggishness, flushing.
HOW IS LORTAB USED?
Lortab when abused is taken orally, chewed, crushed (then snorted like cocaine), or crushed (then dissolved in water and injected like heroin). Lortab is is a combination of Hydrocodone bitartrate and Acetaminophen. Lortab, when used medicinally is given by mouth either in tablet or liquid form.
OTHER MEDICATIONS THAT INTERACT WITH LORTAB:
Medicines for seizures, medicines for hight blod pressure, alcohol, warfarin, cimetidine and antacids.
Lortab can cause drowsiness and if used with other medicines that also cause drowsiness the effect of Lortab may be increased. . Some other medicines that cause drowsiness are: alcohol - containing medicines, barbiturates such as Phenobarbital, certain antidepressants or tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines used in cold medicines
LORTAB AND ADDICTION:
People can become dependent upon Lortab for a feeling of well-being and will often get multiple prescriptions from different doctors to support their habit. Addictive drugs activate the brain’s reward systems. The promise of reward is very intense, causing the individual to crave the drug and to focus on his or her activities around taking the drug. The ability of addictive drugs to strongly activate brain reward mechanisms and their ability to chemically alter the normal functioning of these systems can produce an addiction. Drugs also reduce a person’s level of consciousness, harming the ability to think or be fully aware of present surroundings.
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