Weed Wackiness: Here Are Common Drugs More Dangerous Than Marijuana [View all]

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http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/05/common_drugs_more_dangerous_than_weed.php

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) "Upset stomach, mild heartburn, diarrhea, constipation; bloating, gas; dizziness, headache, nervousness; skin itching or rash; blurred vision; ringing in ears; chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance; black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; swelling or rapid weight gain; urinating less than usual or not at all; nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or severe headache, neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, and/or seizure (convulsions)


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Dextromethorphan and Guaifenesin (Robutissin DM): "Drowsiness and dizziness. Adverse effects, which have occurred at higher doses, include excitation, mental confusion, and opiate-like respiratory depression. In some cases of abuse, patients have experienced euphoria, hyperactivity, mania, and auditory and visual hallucinations.nausea, vomiting and constipation.

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Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percoset, Percodan): "Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; sleeplessness; vomiting; weakness; rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; chest pain; confusion; difficult or painful urination; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; mental or mood changes; numbness of an arm or leg; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness or light-headedness; slowed or difficult breathing; sudden, severe headache or vomiting; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; tremor; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes.

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Hydrocodone (Vicodin) : "Nausea; vomiting; constipation; lightheadedness; dizziness; fainting; seizure; slow/shallow breathing; unusual drowsiness/difficulty waking up.