How Much Is Too Much Oxycodone For A Male At Weight Of 225 Lbs (Page 2) (Top voted first)

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I would like to know what would cause an overdose in a male who is 225 lbs. in weight using oxycodone. I have over 220 5 mg. tabs.

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You may never see this but you're a damned warrior. You make old warriors like me feel both proud and humbled at the same time. I salute you.

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Dear Unabridgedagony.

I can feel your pain. No car wrecks for me, only childbirth. While working, picking up a box of ball caps ( 24 ea.) I blew out my first disks. They were L 3 & L 4. Due to my pregnancy, I had to wait for one (1) year to be repaired. After my beloved son came. Off to surgery I went. My Surgon was the best around. Thinking that he could do no harm, I ended up having two (2) more surgeries done. Right after the first surgery, I didn't feel a relief in the pain. Surgeon thought I liked my Meds too much. Finally got a second MRI, he found the repairs he made were totally gone. First. Surgery laminectomy, second instrumentation. I was very mad he had put "the liking of Meds report". Learned right then, they were capable of mistakes. I have been on a main trance dose of OxyContin 40 mg. three (3) times daily with Xanax 10 mgs. three times daily. Fast forward 16 yrs.later, we moved and I decided to give up the Xanex. Did the detox at home. Within one (1) month, I tapered off the Xanex. Would not have taken this medication had I know what hell it was going to get off them. It has taken two (2) years to achieve a new maintance dose for me.
After many failed attempt, I am now on 80 mg. three (3) times with oxycododone ten (10) mgs. three (3) times daily. I found out, threw my new doctor, that if have four (4) cervical disk, three (3) thoracic disk, and four (4) lumbar disk, plus S1 root sac, compromised. After two (2) more surgeries, I am at least able to get out of the bed. I have felt like "giving up" several times. There is something or someone that GOD has used to change my mind. Now, I am faced with a husband, who doesn't want to be on this marry-go-round any more. We all have heart wrenching stories, but if I do this life right, I will have a brand new body in Heaven. This is the only way for me to endur this world. I pray that you have that something or someone in your life. Take each day at a time. I am no expert, doctor or minister, just a sister in pain with all of the fellows that have written before me. I pray you can find your peace.

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I just read your Story and Im not Someone all that Special... But I wanted you to know that I think YOU are....You are very Special for having the Strength to do everything you possibly could for your Precious Unborn Child. And your rewards are many. Take care!

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I believe the gentleman is wondering how many milligrams in one dose would stop his life.

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How kind of you to wish the worst on people struggling with addiction (sarcastic).
Addiction is as much of a hellish condition as chronic pain and it can happen to anyone if you are predisposed to it for any reason.
The harsh judgement from people such as yourself only adds to the pain and shame that addicts already feel.
Shame on you :(

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The cognitive side effects are a definite concern. I am a 31-year-old with a neuro-muscular disorder that causes me constant leg pain, made proportionately worse with any exertion on my legs (standing, walking, etc). I take 40-60mg of oxy per day in order to live a relatively normal life, and was recently forced onto medical leave because my boss claimed that the impact of the meds on my memory and awareness made me mentally incapable of doing the job (meanwhile without the meds, I'm physically incapable of doing it).

I've spent the last six months trying to find another med that offers the same relief with less severe side effects, but nothing has come close. I'm now back on the oxy, looking into possible ways of counteracting the memory impairment. So far I've tried Welbutrin and Methylphenidate but neither offered much improvement. I'm now on a cocktail of vitamins meant to help with cognitive functions (B2, B12, E, D, omega3, potassium, ginko, ginseng) but it will be a while until any effect is potentially noticed.

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I also weigh in at 220, take 15mg 4 times daily. I work full time negotiating real estate. After a year on 15 mg oxycodone my doctor.and I agree an increase to 20mg is required. In answer to your question, an overdose may occur at a 100mg if never used before. A body acclimated to the opiate however could handle it.

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Yes. The acetaminophen (Tylenol) in Percocet would put you in liver failure before the amount of oxycodone would most likely stop your breathing. Oxycodone (not contin) can be prescribed without the acetaminophen added to it.

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Only problem is you need to find a doctor to prescribe it!

I used to have liquid morphine sulphate. One squirt and pain gone. But now I'm having difficulty finding a doctor who believes I'm in pain as I have just moved and starting from square one again!

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You deserve a medal for your courage.
Kind regards.

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God bless u! U r an AMAZING and very strong woman. I am inspired by your story. Thank u SO MUCH for shareing it with us.

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Just a thought you may need cannabis in your life.

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You didn't offend...you are a super hero mom.

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Hello, I've gone through the same thing with the oxy's. My dr. Prescribed Vyvanse. It has helped tremendously with brain function and being able to stay awake. Best of luck

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I really understand you! God never wanted us to live in such agony. SATAN DOES!

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Inspiring story. Keep leading the way!!!! It sounds like you are balancing brain, brawn and bravado!

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The question referred to oxycodone tablets, not Percocet or other preparations containing acetaminophen.

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I fill your pain brother. That nano second is the only livable part of my day. Josh

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Romie

I wouldn't suggest you take more then your mds prescribing directions but as a several time post op. Orthopedic patient I can say if your not opiate naive ( at least a moderate user of this class drug ) an additional dose probably wouldn't cause severe effects
IF by the am the pain is excruciating I'd contact the doc for further direction. Hope that helps some. Regards kenie

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I'm sorry. That is not true. Tylenol overdose takes days to cause death whereas you can die from a narcotic overdose in hours.
S**, Physician Assistant

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