Is Hydrocodone Intake After Excessive Beer Consumption,dangerous?

Posted on Sat, 7 Jun 2014

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Sat, 7 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hello, i know it was stupid but I drank around 8 beers over the past 8 hours. I also took 3 hydrocodone 10/325.
I feel fine. Just sleepy.
Should I be worried? I am afraid
Of going to sleep and stopping breathing. I have a high tolerance to beer and pain meds.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
There should not be any problem

Detailed Answer:
Hi

As you have high tolerance and you have been able to write to us, I feel there should not be any problem.
I would also advise you to have a glass of fresh lemon juice before you go to sleep

do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (17 minutes later)

Thanks.... Im just really sleepy now! I havedrank anout 60 oz of water in the last hour and a half. I just got really afraid if i went to sleep i would just stop breathing.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Evading sleep will lead to restlessness

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Evading sleep will lead to restlessness.
Have a glass of fresh lime juice as advised and you should be okay.

Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad