Ultracet Overdose

An Ultracet (tramadol/acetaminophen) overdose can be potentially dangerous, so it is important to seek medical attention immediately if you may have overdosed. In the event of an overdose, the tramadol component of the drug may cause difficulty breathing, pale skin, or seizures; the acetaminophen component may cause vomiting, liver failure, and bleeding. Treatment for an Ultracet overdose may involve certain medicines or "pumping the stomach."

Ultracet Pain Medication

Overdosing on Ultracet: An Introduction

Ultracet^® (tramadol/acetaminophen) is a prescription pain medicine. It contains two medications: acetaminophen (Tylenol^®) and tramadol (an opioid related to codeine). Both components can cause serious problems in the case of an Ultracet overdose. The specific effects of an Ultracet overdose can vary, depending on a number of factors, including the Ultracet dosage and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances (such as alcohol, other medications, or street drugs).

Symptoms of an Ultracet Overdose

The tramadol component of Ultracet may cause the following symptoms in the case of an overdose:

Difficulty breathing
Seizures
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
A general ill feeling (malaise)
Pale skin
Sweating
Loss of life.

The acetaminophen component of Ultracet may cause the following symptoms in the case of an overdose:

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

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