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Narcotic overdose

Narcotic overdose

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A potentially fatal condition that occurs after consuming too many opioids (narcotics) at one time.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Overdose

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Symptoms

Constipation
Confusion
Nausea
Vomiting
Decreased mental status
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Narcotic overdose
Naloxone
1
5 reviews

Tests

Electrocardiogram
Comprehensive urine drug screen

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