Tylox Overdose

The effects of a Tylox (oxycodone/APAP) overdose will vary, depending on how much Tylox was taken and whether it was combined with other drugs. An overdose of the acetaminophen component of Tylox may cause diarrhea, irritability, or vomiting. An overdose of the oxycodone component can lead to difficulty breathing, extreme drowsiness, or cardiac arrest. Early treatment after a Tylox overdose is essential to prevent life-threatening effects.

Tylox Medication Information

Can You Overdose on Tylox?

Tylox^® (oxycodone/APAP) is a prescription pain medication with two active ingredients: acetaminophen (Tylenol^®) and oxycodone (a powerful narcotic). As with any medication, it is possible to take too much Tylox, and a Tylox overdose can be quite dangerous. The specific effects of an overdose can vary, depending on a number of factors, including the Tylox dosage and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances.

Overdose Symptoms

Both active ingredients in Tylox can cause dangerous overdose symptoms. An overdose of the acetaminophen component of Tylox may cause the following symptoms:

Irritability
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Sweating
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin (jaundice)
Dark urine
Confusion
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Bleeding
Liver failure
Loss of life.

An overdose of the oxycodone component of Tylox may cause the following symptoms:

Difficulty breathing
Extreme drowsiness, leading to a coma
Cold, clammy skin
A slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Cardiac arrest
Loss of life.

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