Question 1

can you overdose on otc pills?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tylenol is an OTC and you could develop liver necrosis and die from it. Similar issues apply to other OTCs. That is why it is essential that you tell your doctor about all the medications you take including OTCs and herbals.
Wish you good health!

Question 2

can you overdose without death?

Accepted Answer

Of course: Depends entirely upon what the drug being overdosed.  This is a ratio, published for most pharmaceuticals, which gives a risk of the amount of drug to cause death.  For some drugs like digitalis, it is a low number but for others like darvon, it is very high (meaning you can take a lot).  Most overestimate this and suicide attempts with drugs usually fail for this reason.

Question 3

what should i do if i overdosed?

Accepted Answer

With what?: It depends on what you overdosed on. For general advice call your local poison center.

Question 4

can you have a seaweed overdose?

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SURELY YOU JEST: One can get seaweed in many preparations at severaloriental restaurants. I assume they know a great deal about various seaweeds. I suppose it's possible to smoke, sniff, overeat  or otherwise take in too much seaweed - you might ask at a restaurant - but really now!

Question 5

what are the signs of  an overdose?

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A lot depends: On many things. Classical "overdose" of sedatives like narcotics and benzodiazepines associated with marked sedation and decreased respiratory effort.

Question 6

what should i do if i think i overdosed?

Accepted Answer

If you have: thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the National suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support. Call 1-800-222-1222   24 hours per day, 7 days per week to reach any poison control center in the United

Question 7

could you overdose from beauty products?

Accepted Answer

Are you referring: to beauty products applied to skin?Supplements taken orally to enhance beauty? If you could ask about specific types of products - we may be able to to provide a response. Please clarify and re-ask.

Question 8

what happens if i overdose intentionally?

Accepted Answer

U may not know.: The result could be fatal depending on what is being overdosed on. You obviously are thinking about it and you should seek help right now - do not wait! please!

Question 9

what amount will consider overdose(death)?

Accepted Answer

That depends on: which substance/ medication is being taken.

Question 10

how many tablespoons can you overdose with?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: Any medicine can be harmful if too much is taken.   But all medicines vary in strength.  How much is harmful depends on the particular medicine.  If you wish to hurt yourself, please don't!  Call a suicide prevention hotline now or call 911, please.

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