Lortab

Lortab is a semi-synthetic opioid delivered from either of two naturally occurring opiates-codeine or thebaine. Lortab is used to treat moderate to severe pain. As a narcotic, Lortab relieves pain by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and the spinal cord. It can cause intense drowsiness if mixed with alcohol or other drugs. Lortab can be habit-forming, which can lead to physical and psychological dependence, but the addiction can vary from person to person depending on unique biological differences.  Mixing Lortab together with other drugs such as cocaine, amphetamines, barbiturates, alcohol, methylphenidate, and many other medications can cause severe adverse reactions that include heart attack, heart failure, amnesia, jaundice, respiratory distress, pulmonary failure, seizures, liver or kidney failure, and coma. When mixing Lortab with alcohol there are some serious health risks involved.

Does Lortab Addiction Control Your Life?

Lortab should only be used by the person who has the prescription for it, and should never be shared with others, especially those who have a drug abuse issue. Lortabs can become habit forming so it should always be taken as prescribed, and extreme care should be taken to prevent young teens or children from gaining access to this drug.

If you drink three or more alcoholic beverages per day or have had some type of liver disease in the past you should not take this medication because it contains acetaminophen, which in high doses and prolonged use has proven to cause liver damage.  Lortab may cause you to have side-effects that will slow your reactions and thinking processes, so it is recommended that you avoid driving or doing things that will require you to be alert while taking Lortab. Always tell your doctor if you feel this medication has stopped working like it did at the beginning and never take larger dosage to achieve those desired effects. Following the directions that are on the label is important to avoid dependency or overdose.

Some Effects Of Lortab Addiction

If you feel you or someone you know has taken too much Lortab, you should seek help immediately.  A few signs of overdose are sweating, confusion, nausea, loss of appetite, weakness, stomach pains, clammy and cold skin, shallow breathing, fainting, slow heart rate, blue lips and coma. This could be a medical emergency, so don’t hesitate to find lortab addiction treatment.

Contact Us Immediately If You Or Someone You Love Is Suffering From Lortab Addiction

As with most prescription medication addictions, Lortab addiction will require treatment in an inpatient rehabilitation facility where the physical and emotional aspects of addiction are addressed consecutively in order to provide lasting recovery.  For more information about our Lortab addiction treatment, and  treatment options, call us today to find out how our program can help you eliminate this powerful substance from your life.