Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen Overdose at over 72 hours...

[minder21]

Okay so heres the breakdown:

Sunday night I bought a bunch of hydrocodone 7.5/Acetaminophen 650-- 30 of em. I went through most in the following days

5 pills/2600 mg  (Sunday)

7.5 pills 14 hours later 4875 mg   (Mon)

6 pills 23 hours later 3900 mg   (Tues) (with attempe\ted CWE which I dont believe worked correctly)

5 more pills 8 hours later 3250 mg  (Tuesday night at 7 pm, no CWE)




Its been approx 80 hours since my last dose and I was reading online that 72-96 hours is where liver failure occurs from acetaminophen overdose.... I havent had any serious symptoms yet-- I didnt have any vomitting/nausea within 24 hours of any doses, however had slight abdominal pain that almost felt like it was the more squishy material connected to my ribs themselves kinda right below of my sternum. The pain came and went and didnt worsen much but seems to become more persistent. My head is starting to ache a little bit now and I have pressure in my lower abdomen that feels like just gas...

I guess my question is; at this point in time am I in the clear or in the highest danger zone? If I went to the ER at this point would they even be able to do anything for me?

No lectures please, I know I'm a drug addict-- thanks.

[minder21]

And to luciddreamgirl-- actually yeah. I am constipated I believe-- now that I think about it I have been plugged up this whole time. You think I should take something or eat something to help with that?

[minder21]

also to the guy Luckytwice, there is so much wrong with what you said I dont even know where to begin; subs not a pain killer its more like methodone except it has an opiate blocker in it-- i dont take it to get a buzz, i dont feel anything but normal from it. The headaches are not tylenol withdrawl-- the tylenol is out of my system and has been for a while by now-- its the NAPQI thats hanging around hurting my liver. My pee is perfectly clear. I aave a VERY healthy appetite and I'm not experiencing anything like what you're describing. I think you're just assuming the worst case scenario... you overlooked the fact that 1. I'm young, generally healthy  2. I never took an acute overdose over 7g  3. my liver has seen some ****.

[minder21]

Haha wow. Its amazing how bored you people must be-- thanks tho, I've never seen anyone this concerned with my life-- legit.

The canada comment was a joke, btw, I know if my liver dies and I need a transplant I'm ****** unless I'm rich wherever I am. And trust me, you don't know my pappy-- he's nuts. Like, literally senile and just cant handle the drama and I dont wanna bring it on him anyway.

and yeah poison control was useless. Its been almost 96 hours now (knock on wood) and I'm still alive. Little fever, abdominal pain fading in and out, headache gone this morning but starting to return... probably just from all the stressin' took .5 xanax to calm down-- if I die, I die, but my theory is that this will probably be the worst of it and I'm gonna make a full recovery after tonight. Mind over matter and all that...

[luciddreamrgrl]

Oh and as for your abdominal pain, have you gone to the bathroom since taking all that? Hydrocodone can cause constipation and that's what it sounds like to me. When I'm constipated, I get upper and lower abdominal pain similar to what you described. And sorry about my typos in the post above. I'm on my phone and the auto correct went a bit crazy lol

[luciddreamrgrl]

I speak with out poison control center on a daily basis. They will not send an ambulance to your house. They will only recommend that you do it yourself. They will ask you for your address and phone number but if your concerned just don't give it to them. They will have a huge database that will show what levels of meds will be toxic to your specific body weight. 90 percent of the calls I take are about children eating their parents pills but I'm assuming with your low body weight, they would recommend the ER. However since you've waited for so long, they may ask you if you have certain symptoms. I'm 8 years of being a 911 dispatcher, I've never come across a bad poison control operator. They are required to be RNs and really helpful. You should give them a call to at least put your mind at ease.

[Luckytwice]

What make you think Canada will give you fee health care? They won't even let you in the country if you are sick. And won't treat you without insurance even if you were in the country unless you are a legal landed immigrant.

I don't think your pappy will kick you out if an ambulance shows up at your door, not at that point anyways. And he'd have every right to be PO'd at you for taking drugs. Any father would.