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A pill overdose or prescription overdose occurs when someone has an extreme physiological reaction as a result of taking too much of it or combining it with another drug. This can be accidental or on purpose to experience a high or in suicide attempts.
If you think that you or someone you are with is experiencing an overdose right now, the symptoms and reactions can be life-threatening. You need to call an ambulance for help. You can read on further to find out more that you can do while help is on the way.
What is a pill overdose?
A pill overdose is usually a medical drug-induced overdose. This can happen if someone takes more than the prescribed amount of medicine or takes their medication with other non-prescribed drugs.
The most common types of drugs that cause a pill overdose are opioids, depressants and stimulants. However, many other prescribed medications can cause an overdose. This is why it is important to follow your doctor’s directions for use precisely.
What are the after effects of overdosing on pills?
The after effects of overdosing on pills can vary from person to person. This depends on the person and the pills that they took. It is important that they receive immediate help as an overdose can cause serious damage and even death.
There are some common symptoms associated with the most common substances of a pill overdose.
Opioids: Short breath, decreased heart rate, loss of consciousness, pale or clammy skin and vomiting.
Depressants: Slowed or no breathing, decreased heart rate, vomiting and dizziness.
Stimulants: Increased heart rate, rapid but short breathing, cold sweats, convulsions, seizure.
What can help with a pill overdose?
It is important that you act fast if you or someone you are with is experiencing a pill overdose. The first thing to do is call an ambulance. While the help is on the way, make sure that air passages are clear and breathing is as comfortable as possible. Then place them in the recovery position and wait for help.
If the person overdosing has completely stopped breathing, you need to perform CPR.
What to do after an overdose?
It’s the unfortunate truth that a life-threatening event like an overdose is the first time someone can admit that they have a problem. There is hope for you or you’re the people you care for who are struggling with addiction and there are people who are equipped to give you your next step.
Get Help exists for that exact purpose. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or has experienced an overdose, contact us today and our friendly staff will give you the help you need.
