NauseaSeizuresNaloxoneComaCall 911 immediatelyPinpoint pupilsShallowRespiratoryAddictionMedicationAmphetamineCase of an overdoseSignsFatalAcetaminophenDosesDrug overdose deathsBehaviorCocaine OverdoseComplicationsSign of overdoseLead to overdoseRisk for overdosePossible to overdoseOpioidsAccidentalSerotonin syndromeOccurAlcoholExaminations2016DrugsSubstancesDeathsSevereToxicityIntentionalNasalMuscleBlood pressureRisks
Nausea1
- Physiological effects include elevated heart rate, increased blood pressure, dilated pupils, and often can induce nausea and vomiting. (dea.gov)
Seizures2
- May see lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, dilated pupils (in cats), and seizures in animals with central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as epilepsy. (petsupplies.com)
- Overdose can occur in some people, with short-lived seizures being a symptom. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
Naloxone6
- Naloxone is a medication used to reverse an overdose from pain medications or opioids. (oklahomapoison.org)
- Oxycodone partially controls pain through the narcotic high that comes with taking the drug, but naloxone is an emergency control medication that helps people in the middle of an opioid crisis and overdose. (oceanrecovery.com)
- That's because prescribing naloxone in combination with opioids can reduce the long-term risk of overdose . (oceanrecovery.com)
- In contrast, other people may use the drug recreationally, hoping that the added naloxone reduces their risk of overdose or addiction. (oceanrecovery.com)
- This means if you are at risk of an overdose, or in a position to assist a person who may be at risk, you can obtain naloxone (Narcan) without a prescription. (upmc.com)
- 10 Naloxone is a drug that can help the person regain consciousness and reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, although naloxone cannot reverse a barbiturate-induced coma. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
Coma2
- Contact your veterinarian immediately if you see neurologic signs such as coma, weakness, clumsiness, dilated pupils, trembling, excessive drooling, or if your dog presses its head against the wall. (vetrxdirect.com)
- Victims of codeine overdose may slip into a coma or die from either heart failure or respiratory failure if treatment is not given. (or-nc.com)
Call 911 immediately2
- If you suspect someone close to you is overdosing on dextromethorphan, call 911 immediately. (zinniahealth.com)
- If you spot an overdose and think it is opioids, call 911 immediately to obtain emergency medical help. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
Pinpoint pupils2
- Further physical exam reveals pinpoint pupils and both her upper extremities appear to be covered with what look like needle tracks, multiple abscesses, and bruises in various stages of healing. (ems1.com)
- The three combined symptoms of pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, and difficulty breathing are considered an opioid overdose's most common symptoms. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
Shallow1
- Signs of overdose with diphenhydramine hydrochloride include being unable to stay awake, having trouble breathing or having shallow breaths, extreme dry mouth, fixed and dilated pupils of the eyes, flushing, and stomach upset. (oncolink.org)
Respiratory3
- Cardiac arrest from opioid overdoses is usually secondary to respiratory arrest. (ems1.com)
- The overriding goal of treating an opioid overdose is to restore respiratory drive and airway reflexes, prevent respiratory and cardiac arrest and avoid causing severe opioid withdrawal [7]. (ems1.com)
- An overdose can cause respiratory failure and death. (botanical-online.com)
Addiction3
- Abusing barbiturates is extremely dangerous, as it can lead to several harmful consequences like tolerance, physiological dependence (and withdrawal), addiction, and overdose, among many other physical and psychiatric effects. (addictions.com)
- If you're curious about drug overdose symptoms, it's likely that you or someone you love is struggling with addiction. (crestviewrecovery.com)
- Overdosing can cause death quickly, and it's essential to get control over an addiction before it gets to that level. (crestviewrecovery.com)
Medication7
- Tropicamide is a prescription medication used to dilate (widen) the pupil and prevent the eye from focusing. (rxwiki.com)
- It's possible to overdose on many substances if they are abused, including alcohol, illicit drugs, and even prescribed medication. (drugabuse.com)
- Accidental overdoses tend to happen when people take more of a prescription medication than originally intended or use too much of an illegal drug trying to get a better high. (drugabuse.com)
- Taking too much of this medication can result in overdose. (oncolink.org)
- While you might not associate antidepressants like Prozac with a risk of drug overdose, it is definitely possible to overdose on the medication when it is taken in a large dose or combined with other medications. (pharmacists.org)
- Most people take between 20 mg and 80 mg of Prozac per day, but when taken at significantly higher doses, the medication can cause an overdose on its own. (pharmacists.org)
- However, Prozac overdose can also occur when the medication is taken in smaller amounts but mixed with other drugs. (pharmacists.org)
Amphetamine2
- AmPHETamine:Fat": Morphine overdose: pupils constricted (fine). (wikipedia.org)
- Amphetamine overdose: pupils dilated (fat). (wikipedia.org)
Case of an overdose2
- In case of an overdose, intoxication can occur. (northdrugstore.com)
- It is available at locations across the state and easy to give in the case of an overdose. (oklahomapoison.org)
Signs15
- 2 The numbers underscore-perhaps today more than ever-the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose so that you can get the help you or a loved one needs-and possibly save a life. (drugabuse.com)
- What Are the Signs of Overdose & Overdose Symptoms? (drugabuse.com)
- The physical and psychological signs of a drug overdose can vary depending on the type of drug taken and whether the drug was taken in combination with other substances . (drugabuse.com)
- How Long Do Overdose Symptoms and Signs Last? (drugabuse.com)
- A person may not exhibit all or even most of these signs, and the length of time of the overdose may vary depending on other factors such as how the body responds, the type of substance, the amount taken, and how severe the overdose is. (drugabuse.com)
- Catatonic signs started resolving after 36-48 hours, and he admitted to acetaminophen overdose following relapse of drug abuse. (psychiatrist.com)
- The signs and symptoms of an overdose will be different depending on drug was taken. (oklahomapoison.org)
- If you have any signs of overdose, it's important to immediately reach out to a doctor for advice, call 911, or go directly to the ER. (oceanrecovery.com)
- It's important to recognize the signs and symptoms of an overdose, so you can act quickly and potentially help save a life. (upmc.com)
- If you or someone you love takes Prozac, be on the lookout for these signs and symptoms of Prozac overdose. (pharmacists.org)
- Early signs of a fluoxetine overdose tend to be mild but can quickly escalate. (pharmacists.org)
- The signs of a drug overdose can differ from person to person. (crestviewrecovery.com)
- Understanding some of the tell-tale signs of its usage and of an overdose can save an individual, a family, a business or indeed a life! (tlcsa.org.za)
- We look at three aspects of this - the physical symptoms, behavioural symptoms and finally signs that an overdose has occurred. (tlcsa.org.za)
- Let's look at some signs and symptoms of overdose-related to specific substances and how to provide emergency assistance. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
Fatal5
- Substance intoxication/withdrawal is a well-known cause of catatonia, but the acetaminophen overdose, which was almost overlooked, could have been fatal. (psychiatrist.com)
- Cocaine overdose can be fatal. (merckmanuals.com)
- Using too much diphenhydramine may lead to a fatal overdose. (everydayhealth.com)
- Because fentanyl is so potent, overdose situations involving it can be fatal. (villaparadisospain.com)
- Consuming an 8 ball of cocaine can lead to overdosing and emergency health complications including fatal consequences. (californiaprimerecovery.com)
Acetaminophen2
- 2 We present a case of catatonia in the context of polysubstance abuse and acetaminophen overdose. (psychiatrist.com)
- An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. (everydayhealth.com)
Doses2
- Misuse and abuse of CNS stimulants, including methylphenidate, can result in overdose and death, and this risk is increased with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection. (drugs.com)
- An overdose occurs when a safe substance breaches the safe dosage threshold, while toxicity may be triggered even by tiny doses of unsafe substances. (cfah.org)
Drug overdose deaths5
- Opioids, prescription and illicit, are currently the leading cause of drug overdose deaths . (ems1.com)
- The current data from the Centers for Disease Control reports that 70,237 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in 2017. (ems1.com)
- Opioids were involved in 47,600 of the cases (67.8% of all drug overdose deaths), and the sharpest increase in drug overdose fatalities was related to fentanyl and associated analogs (nearly 30,000 of the 47,600) [6]. (ems1.com)
- Drug overdose deaths in the United States have seen a steady increase so far this century. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
- From 1999 to 2018, the number of drug overdose deaths increased four times. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
Behavior1
- And, in many cases, if substance abuse behavior persists, there remains a real possibility of drug or alcohol overdose occurring. (drugabuse.com)
Cocaine Overdose1
- Tragically if early symptoms are not recognised, and no form of effective rehabilitation entered into, the result can ultimately be a cocaine overdose resulting in anything from great discomfort to even a heart attack or stroke. (tlcsa.org.za)
Complications1
- The more quickly an overdose is spotted and action is taken, the more likely it is to survive and recover from the overdose without serious medical complications. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
Sign of overdose1
- Sudden unresponsiveness is a key sign of overdose. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
Lead to overdose2
- Taking too much Actiq can lead to overdose and death. (careplusnj.org)
- The best way to prevent an overdose is to remove the risks that may lead to overdose. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
Risk for overdose3
- Small children are at higher risk for overdose based on their weight. (oklahomapoison.org)
- This opioid is usually considered to have a lower risk for overdose than other opioids. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
- 5, 6 Co-administering barbiturates with alcohol and opioids like heroin-as well as benzodiazepines-increases the risk for overdose significantly. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
Possible to overdose1
- Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to overdose during the first use of a drug. (crestviewrecovery.com)
Opioids2
- Opioids have many symptoms of overdose in common. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
- This drug is used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioids in the event of an overdose. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
Accidental2
- Any drug overdose can be either accidental or intentional. (drugabuse.com)
- Some people do overdose in an attempt to commit suicide, but most overdoses are accidental. (crestviewrecovery.com)
Serotonin syndrome1
- Prozac overdose can result in a medical condition called serotonin syndrome. (pharmacists.org)
Occur3
- While more serious symptoms of Prozac overdose are relatively rare, they can occur, particularly following the intentional ingestion of excess amounts of Prozac. (pharmacists.org)
- Prozac overdose can also occur when the drug is mixed with alcohol. (pharmacists.org)
- Why Does a Dextromethorphan Overdose Occur? (zinniahealth.com)
Alcohol4
- What Is an Overdose on Drugs or Alcohol? (drugabuse.com)
- Combing pain medications with alcohol and other medications increases your risk of an overdose. (oklahomapoison.org)
- Prozac most commonly results in an overdose when it is mixed with other medications, drugs, or alcohol, even when it is taken at the recommended dose. (pharmacists.org)
- Codeine, one of the opioid medications, can cause an overdose if taken together with alcohol or other drugs. (or-nc.com)
Examinations1
- Tropicamide is used to dilate the pupils before eye examinations or surgeries. (rxwiki.com)
20162
- Opioid overdoses treated in emergency departments rose 30% from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas within 45 states. (ems1.com)
- According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 64,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2016, and opioid drugs were responsible for 50,000 of those deaths. (or-nc.com)
Drugs3
- Most people associate the risk of overdose with illegal drugs or with prescription narcotic medications , but even drugs that are generally safe, including Prozac, can cause an overdose when too much is consumed at once. (pharmacists.org)
- Living in fear that someone you love may be overdosing on drugs can take a massive toll on your life. (crestviewrecovery.com)
- Drug overdose symptoms depend on the amount of the substance the person ingested, whether combined with anything else and their personal biological makeup, which can cause them to react to the drugs they took differently from another person. (crestviewrecovery.com)
Substances2
- An overdose-sometimes referred to as an OD for short-happens when the body is overwhelmed by a toxic amount of substance or combination of substances. (drugabuse.com)
- Use caution if injecting substances because injection increases the chance of an overdose. (blueprintsforrecovery.com)
Deaths2
- According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the total number of deaths due to drug overdose rose more than twofold from 2002 to 2015. (drugabuse.com)
- Deaths exclusively from acute overdose of LSD, psilocybin-containing mushrooms, mescaline and other hallucinogens are less common. (dea.gov)
Severe3
- Regardless of the intent, any loss of life due to overdose is tragic, and an overdose can have severe and lasting repercussions. (drugabuse.com)
- As an overdose develops, symptoms can become more severe and potentially dangerous. (pharmacists.org)
- Patients experiencing severe overdose symptoms require admission into ICU. (zinniahealth.com)
Intentional1
- Intentional overdoses are usually a result of someone trying to commit suicide. (drugabuse.com)
Nasal1
- Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). (health32.com)
Muscle1
- These work by relaxing the muscle of the eye that causes the pupil to dilate. (rxwiki.com)
Blood pressure1
- Narcan also is used for diagnosis of suspected or known acute opioid overdose and for blood pressure support in septic shock. (upmc.com)
Risks2
- A person abusing dextromethorphan in this way may not know the life-threatening risks of using too much, causing a DXM overdose. (zinniahealth.com)
- Understanding the symptoms, effects, and risks associated with a barbiturate overdose can help those effected to understand what barbiturates are and what they are used for and do. (americanaddictioncenters.org)