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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid that is prescribed for moderate to severe pain or as a cough suppressant.1 There are many generic versions of hydrocodone on the market; the most common generic brand is Lortab and before its discontinuation, Vicodin.1Hydrocodone comes in tablet, capsule, and liquid forms and most hydrocodone that is purchased illegally has been diverted from the legal market.1 Hydrocodone is misused primarily because of the euphoric effects that can be felt when using the drug.1 Hydrocodone misuse is associated with tolerance, dependence, and addiction.1In this article, you will learn more about the signs of hydrocodone overdose, what to do if someone is showing signs of a hydrocodone overdose, treatment programs for hydrocodone addiction, and how to find those programs.Can You Overdose on Hydrocodone?Yes, it is possible to intentionally or unintentionally overdose on hydrocodone.1 People use hydrocodone due to its opioid effects, which cause euphoria and pain relief; however, hydrocodone also causes respiratory depression and sedation, which can be fatal if too much hydrocodone is taken at once.1 Opioid misuse is associated with tolerance, dependence, and addiction, all of which increase the risk of overdose.1Hydrocodone overdose is more likely to occur if:You are misusing other drugs with hydrocodone.2You are using someone else’s prescription.2Hydrocodone was just initiated or increased.3You misunderstand your prescription and take more than the prescribed dose.2Taking hydrocodone with other central nervous system depressants, such as alcohol or benzodiazepines, increases the risk of accidental overdose and should be avoided.3 A person who has breathing problems such as
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