question about vicodin?

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my fiance's good friend seems to be addicted to vicodin (my fiance has back problems and is on toradol and was prescribed tramadol but didnt work) anyways this guy keeps asking him if he has any pain pills he can give him.i know hes addicted to vicodin cuz he also used to steal them from his grandmother..my question is (i want to be able to give him some proven facts about if he quits now) im pretty sure hes been addicted for atleast 6 months.assuming he takes a pill aday (he could take more not sure) but if its 1 pill a day would his liver or kidneys be permanantly damaged? or if he stops soon can his liver repair itself and not have much damage to his kidneys? (im assuming that kidney damage may be a side effect?) i was just wondering if i could use that as good facts and if its true?

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The presence of acetaminophen in hydrocodone-containing products deters many drug users from taking excessive amounts. However, some users will get around this by extracting a portion of the acetaminophen using hot/cold water, taking advantage of the water-soluble element of the drug. It is not uncommon for addicts to have liver problems from consuming excessive amounts of acetaminophen over a long period of time; taking 10 to 15 grams of acetaminophen in a period of 24 hours typically results in severe hepatotoxicity, and doses exceding 15 grams a day have been reported as fatal.[1] It is this factor that leads many addicts to use only single entity opiates such as OxyContin.

Daily consumption of hydrocodone should not excede 40 milligrams. [2] Symptoms of hydrocodone overdosage include respiratory depression, extreme somnolence, coma, stupor, cold and/or clammy skin, sometimes bradycardia, and hypotension. A severe overdose may involve circulatory collapse, cardiac arrest and/or death.

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The liver usually repairs itself pretty well, but there could be scaring. The kidneys also repair themselves too, but the could be weakened. This guy should stop or he'll get liver cancer and be on dialysis for his kidneys. Show him a picture of what dialysis looks like, and then he should stop.

OVERDOSING RISKS:

The presence of acetaminophen in hydrocodone-containing products deters many drug users from taking excessive amounts. However, some users will get around this by extracting a portion of the acetaminophen using hot/cold water, taking advantage of the water-soluble element of the drug. It is not uncommon for addicts to have liver problems from consuming excessive amounts of acetaminophen over a long period of time; taking 10 to 15 grams of acetaminophen in a period of 24 hours typically results in severe hepatotoxicity, and doses exceding 15 grams a day have been reported as fatal. It is this factor that leads many addicts to use only single entity opiates such as OxyContin.

Daily consumption of hydrocodone should not excede 40 milligrams. Symptoms of hydrocodone overdosage include respiratory depression, extreme somnolence, coma, stupor, cold and/or clammy skin, sometimes bradycardia, and hypotension. A severe overdose may involve circulatory collapse, cardiac arrest and/or death.

Hydrocodone addictions are most commonly found in contact sports, such as American football, rugby, boxing and wrestling.

GENERAL INFO:

Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone (marketed as Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Hydroco, Tussionex, Vicoprofen) is an opioid derived from either of the naturally occurring opiates codeine or thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive. Sales and production of this drug have increased significantly in recent years, as have diversion and illicit use. Hydrocodone is commonly available in tablet, capsule and syrup form.

As a narcotic, hydrocodone relieves pain by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. It may be taken with or without food. When taken with alcohol, it can intensify drowsiness. It may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, as well as other drugs that cause drowsiness. It is in FDA pregnancy category C: its effect on an embryo or fetus is not clearly known and pregnant women should consult their physicians before taking it. Common side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, drowsiness, euphoria, vomiting, and constipation. Some less common side effects are allergic reaction, blood disorders, changes in mood, mental fogginess, anxiety, lethargy, difficulty urinating, spasm of the ureter, irregular or depressed respiration and rash.

Hydrocodone can be habit-forming , and can lead to physical and psychological addiction. In the U.S., pure hydrocodone and forms containing more than 15 mg per dosage unit are called hydrocodone compounds and are considered Schedule II drugs. Those containing less than 15 mg per dosage unit are Schedule III drugs. Hydrocodone is typically found in combination with other drugs such as paracetamol (acetaminophen), aspirin, ibuprofen and homatropine methylbromide. In the UK it is listed as a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Source(s):
WebMd re 'Vicodin':
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/search.aspx?stype=drug&query=vicodin

DEA Scheduling Information:
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/hydrocodone/hydrocodone.htm

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