Percocet Addiction Overdose Help
If you believe that you or someone you are with has overdosed on Percocet, call 911 immediately. The following is not intended to substitute for medical advice in the event of a Percocet overdose.
If you are addicted to Percocet and believe that you are at risk of a Percocet overdose, speak with your doctor immediately or call a Percocet detox and addiction treatment center like Michael’s House to begin treatment.
What Does a Percocet Overdose Look Like?
It’s not always easy to tell if someone has overdosed on Percocet. It is rarely a dramatic event characterized by seizures or a sudden faint. In most cases, a person who has taken too much Percocet may be confused, “out of it” or unable to carry on a conversation. They may say they are dizzy and feel like they’re going to pass out. When unconscious, a person experiencing a Percocet overdose usually has cold and clammy skin, a bluish tint to nails and skin, shallow breathing and a slow heartbeat. If left unattended, their breathing rate and heart beat will continue to slow until they stop altogether.
What Does a Percocet Overdose Feel Like?
It’s difficult to diagnose a Percocet overdose for yourself. Those who have lived through the experience don’t remember much of the event and often describe a hazy feeling if it comes on slowly and a total blackout if it hit them more quickly. If you believe that you have taken too much of your prescription, call 911 immediately.
When Should I Call for Help if I Suspect a Percocet Overdose?
The second that you think you or someone you are with has overdosed on Percocet or a combination of Percocet and other drugs, including alcohol, it’s time to call for help. Your 911 emergency call will put you in touch with an operator who will ask you for identifying information as he or she dispatches an ambulance to your location. You may be asked for the height, weight, age and gender of the victim as well as the drug of overdose and the overdose amount. If you have the pill bottle handy, save it to give to emergency professionals. You may or may not be directed to assist the victim while you wait for help to arrive. Follow directions carefully, stay calm, stay on the phone and stay with the victim until medical personnel are on the scene.
What Home Remedies Should I Attempt Before Calling for Help in the Event of a Percocet Overdose?
Attempt no home remedies before calling for help. The best way to help the patient is to get them the medical care they need.
How Do I Avoid Percocet Addiction Overdose?
The best way to avoid a Percocet overdose is to stop taking Percocet. If you are addicted to the drug, you will need medical supervision and assistance as you go through detox and an addiction treatment program. Contact Michael’s House today by calling 1-877-345-8494 to learn more about our Percocet rehab here in Southern California. We can help you avoid Percocet overdose by getting you the addiction treatment you need.
