Question 1

what is the definition or description of: castor oil overdose?

Accepted Answer

Castor oil overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug / substance is used. "Symptoms of a castor oil overdose include: Abdominal cramps, Chest pain, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hallucinations (rare), Fainting, Nausea, Shortness of breath, Skin rash &amp; Throat tightness"  REF:  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002768.htm

Question 2

what is the treatment for castor oil overdose?

Accepted Answer

Treatment IV fluids: Signs of a castor oil overdose include throat tightness, skin rash, nausea, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.While castor oil is not considered poisonous or extremely toxic, there can be allergic reactions. Calling poison control and emergency medical personnel is a safe bet .There may be IV fluids given and medications to treat the sym[toms.

Question 3

is daily dose of castor oil harmful ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very: Daily use of caster oil makes the bowel lazy, and dependant on the laxative to move its content.

Question 4

is castor oil safe for lube?

Accepted Answer

May possible: Castor oil by its nature may also lube.

Question 5

when can i eat after drinking castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Regular food: Regular food avoiding extra roughage.

Question 6

has castor oil ever caused a misscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Ever?: It's really hard to say whether something has 'ever' happened because no one knows. Unless you have thought up something really unusual to do with the castor oil, the answer would be 'no.'.

Question 7

what can you tell me about black castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Black Castor Oil: Side effects of black casto oil include:
stomach pain, 
diarrhea, 
weakness, 
incontinence, 
nausea, 
abdominal cramping, 
dizziness, 
irregular heartbeat, 
mood changes.

Question 8

how much weight can i lose drinking castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Castor oil is: Laxative and will make you have loose stool. It is also possible to have diarrhea . If your intake matches the out put there should not be any weight lose . However , if you are restricting your intake you may loose some not because castor oil is a weight loss medicine because you are restricting . If you believe that you need to restrict your intake and loose weight , please talk to your pcp.

Question 9

has castor oil ever been related to miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

No: If someone had been given castor oil and miscarried, i would not associate the miscarriage with the castor oil.  Also, this cannot be used to induce a miscarriage.

Question 10

how long must i wait to eat after drinking castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Castor oil: Are you taking it for laxative use, to induce labor, ? Hair growth?Skin? It is a vegetable oil and if used for laxative use, it takes about 6-8 hours.

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