Is Taking High Doses Of Oxycodone A Serious Cause For Concern?

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015

Question: aROUND 6 i MEANT TO TAKE MY REGULAR MEDICINE, BUTPICKED UP WRONG BOTTLE. IT HAD 5 0R 6 OXYCODONE 5 MG IMMEDIATE RELEASE TABLETS IN IT. i TOOK THEM ALL. i AM JUST NOW GETTING SLEEPY AT 8:30 OTHER THAN THAT, i AM FINE. i HAD A VERY SERIOUS BACK SURGERY XXXXXXX 1. aM i GOING TO BE O.K? hAVE TO GO TO ORAL SURGEON AT 11:00 A.M.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Within therapeutic range

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

The tablets you have taken is within the therapeutic range, you are going to be ok. You might feel very drowsy and sleepy so please make sure
1. You dont drive until you are better
2. Dont be around sharp objects/fire/heights
3. Do not consume alcohol
4. If you develop vomiting, chest discomfort, breathing difficulty please approach the ER immediately
5. Make sure you have someone around till you are better

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar