Question 1

antidote for beta blocker overdose?

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Answer: If severe or symptomatic, intravenous pressers (drugs that mimic adrenaline) and/or temporary pacing is needed.  This is not to be tried at home kids!  if not severe and patient young/healthy, might only need close monitoring and IV fluids in icu.  I hope this person is in a hospital!

Question 2

can you die from beta blocker overdose?

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Your heart: Too much beta blocker medicine can slow down your heart so much that it can stop.

Question 3

beta blocker overdose fatal?

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Can be, not usually: Beta blockers can slow the heart, decrease blood pressure, cause abnormal heart rhythms (even fatal ones), cause bronchospasm (asthma/wheezing), heart failure, mental status changes, rash, allergic reactions.  May require aggressive medical rx, especially if taken with other meds.

Question 4

what are the most common symptoms of beta blocker overdose?

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See under: Airways and lungs , breathing trouble, no breathing, wheezing (in people who have asthma), eyes, ears, nose, and throat , blurred vision, double vision
heart and blood , irregular heartbeat, lightheadedness, low blood pressure, heartbeat - rapid or slow , heart failure, shock, nervous system , coma, confusion, convulsions, drowsiness, excessive sweating, fever nervousness, weakness
please call 911

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: beta blocker overdose?

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Many symptoms: Beta blockers basically block specific receptors in your body from responding to adrenaline.  The most common effects of taking too much beta blocker is a slow heart rate but it people with other heart disease can also cause heart failure. In people with asthma or COPD, difficulty breathing can occur.  Other issues include low blood sugar, high potassium and in extreme cases coma or seizures.

Question 6

how do people treat b-blocker overdose?

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Go to Hospital: Determine the exact medication & if intentional ( suicide attempt ).  Standard treatment of serious irregular or slow heart rate is performed & seizures are treated as usual.  Hospitalization, observation & treatment are necessary until beta blocker effect has resolved.  Do not "wait it out" at home.

Question 7

my father was diagnosed with b-blocker overdose. should i be worried for him?

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Possibly: It can be dangerous and deadly, but if managed and monitored properly, there should be no long term issues.

Question 8

describe the features of a b-blocker overdose.?

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Slow heart rate: The heart rate and blood pressure drop, in some cases the person may become confused or lethargic. If severe overdose cardiac arrest can occur.

Question 9

im from the uk, age 16, im currently taking 1/2 beta blocker 3 times a day to stop me from taking a panic attack etc w
could i overdose on this much and what times.should.i take these at?

Accepted Answer

Several B Blockers: Beta blockers are many, but Propranolol is the most commonly used in anxiety, it suppresses some of the physical symptoms  of anxiety, and in people where the cardiac component is a trigger for their panic, b blockers are very helpful. However they don't affect the cognitive component of anxiety.  To judge whether you may overdose on the dosage, we have to know what strength and which beta blocker?

Question 10

i overdosed on levothyroxcin when my numbers get back up will i be able to stop using the beta blocker?

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Possible: If you only went on the betablocker to treat cardiac effects of thyrotoxicity, then you may be able to go off it.  If you need a beta blocker for underlying arrhythmias or hypertension, then you will likely need to continue it.  Ask your doctor.

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