Question 1

can camphor medicine overdose can cause death?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's the basis of vick's vaporub and quite poisonous if you ingest a large amount, which would be very foolish. So far as i know, ingested camphor is not used in evidence-based medicine.

Question 2

can a homeopathic medicine overdose kill you?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Homeopathic medicines are extremely dilute.

Question 3

would hyperthyroidism turn into hypothyroidism if you used an overdose of medicine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Meds such as Methimazole or ptu (propylthiouracil) in high dosage can suppress thyroid levels when overactive such as in grave's disease.  Thyroid levels must be monitor whether the dosage is too much or too little.

Question 4

could overdosing on drugs kill you?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Overdosing on some medications and illicit drugs can be lethal.

Question 5

help, what to do on a possible drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

Possible drug OD: You can  call 1-800-222-1222 (poison hotline) 24/7 from anywhere in the us if you have  questions about poisoning or poison prevention.  Your emergency room is an other option.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

Maximum dose exceded: When the maximum safe dose or dose of medicationis consumed beyond its prescription.

Question 7

please tell me what to do during a possible drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

Immediately call 911: Get that person to the Emergency Room ASAP.  In the meantime, keep the patient as still as possible and turn the head to one side to prevent issues when or if they pass out as part of the overdose.

Question 8

please help! what happens when someone has a drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

That depends on: How serious it is and what drugs or medications were taken.  Overdoses are often treated initially in an emergency room. The person is monitored and often they have intravenous fluids. If they stopped breathing - a tube can be inserted to assist with breathing. Sometimes they are given charcoal to absorb the drugs and  sometimes their stomach is "pumped". They may need to be given medications.

Question 9

after a drug overdose, how long until consciousness is regained?

Accepted Answer

Depends - can die!: Drug overdoses don't just make someone sleep - they can stop the heart or stop breathing. If someone is unconscious from a drug overdose, call 911 right away, because they can easily stop breathing and die or suffer permanent brain damage. This is true for medication overdoses as well as overdose of street or party drugs.

Question 10

what are the chances of becoming a vegetable after drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: They're fairly high, and serious brain damage is one of the risks. If you are considering suicide, please call 911, your family physician, or some other person who's wise and trustworthy. They can help you get out of impossible situations, and help you find the inner strength go live. 'You can find something better than death anywhere', as the old take says. Best wishes.

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