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I Am Concerned About My Friend He Almost Overdosed On Opiates

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Question: Hello I am concerned about my friend, he almost overdosed yesterday on opiates and is dehydrated. He has been throwing up all night for about 12 hours with a horrible headache and no energy, I would like to know if taking him to the hospital or medical center would be the best option, he is resistent because he doesn’t have any insurance but I am very concerned, please let me know what I can do
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Going to hospital can be best option.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am sorry about this situation. If he has been throwing up for 12 hours he may be dehydrated. Also headache and lack of energy may be symptom of dehydration and hypotension.
He may need to go to the hospital as soon as possible to get evaluated and get rehydrated intravenously.
Going to hospital can be the best option.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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I Am Concerned About My Friend He Almost Overdosed On Opiates

Brief Answer: Going to hospital can be best option. Detailed Answer: Hello, I am sorry about this situation. If he has been throwing up for 12 hours he may be dehydrated. Also headache and lack of energy may be symptom of dehydration and hypotension. He may need to go to the hospital as soon as possible to get evaluated and get rehydrated intravenously. Going to hospital can be the best option. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.