can you overdose on collagen?

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Answer 1

You can but: You can overdose on collagen supplement takemn orally and one has to be careful as colagn is not regulated by fda and maximum or minimum dos is not established and not known so be careful and it can also cause allergic reations often.

Answer 2

No: It may mean you are more likely to overdose since it will require more drug to achieve the same desired effect. The best way to avoid overdose is not to take the drug in the first place. Believing one is safe from overdosing is the fastest way to end up overdosing.

Answer 3

Vague question: What kind of a drug are you talking about? Different drugs have different mechanisms of elimination and action and not all of the drugs would cause an overdose. High tolerance usually does mean, however, that an overdose is less likely with usual concentrations, but never impossible. It just depends on the dosage.

Answer 4

Yes: But it is extremely rare, there is lots of quality assurance and double and triple checking to assure correct dosing.

Answer 5

Yes: Radiation has a prescription and dose that is variable depending on the cancer and stage. It certainly can be given wrong or errors made. However having side effects or complications does not automatically mean there was an overdosage. That's because many parts of the body are sensitive to radiation even at appropriate doses. Therefore side effects are treated all the time.

Answer 6

Unfortuantely yes: It should never happen, but it has happened, and it will happen again. As a discipline we are rather concerned and careful to avoid this, but we are human, and humans make mistakes. There have been unfortuante episodes reported in the new york times in the last 3 years. Some emphasize the rarety, others the harm, we all need to be aware, vigilant and careful.

Answer 7

Uncertain amount: The amount of street meth needed to overdose is unknown. It depends on the concentration of meth, the other drugs mixed into the meth, the body size of the user, whether or not the user is an addict, etc... Meth can kill rapidly by fatal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and strokes. Meth also causes psychotic and aggressive behavior, which can lead to deadly accidents or being shot dead by the police.

Answer 8

Unknown: It depends on the individual, their health, and if any other medications are on board.

Answer 9

Opiate overdose: They exhibit behaviors similar to being drunk or high. Slur words, confused often, stumble, incoordinated, sleepy, pin point pupils, personality changes, incoherent, always searching for another fix. Sometimes withdrawl symptoms, shakiness, sweating, pain, screaming or seizures. Sometimes comatose.

Answer 10

Slow breathing: Pin point pupils, may stop breathing.

Answer 11

If you are: worried then confront this individual about your concerns and maybe enter a voluntary detox program. Honesty is very helpful, however be read for a backlash. Many people that are lost in their addiction will be very angry and resentful towards this honesty. If needed, ask their family for help. Lastly, you can even call the authorities if they pose a risk to society or themselves.

Answer 12

The most serious: Side effect of opiates is respiratory depression which can cause death. Can appear awake but not breathe

Answer 13

Nothing: Claritin (loratadine) and most other nonsedating third generation antihistamines are very safe. The initial studies for Claritin (loratadine) were done at 40 mg (4 times the currently recommended dose). If a physical symptom is experienced after using any medication at an excessively high dose, the best resource is the "poison control" center. They are available 24/7 by calling 1-800-poison1.

Answer 14

Overdosed: If you overdosed, call 911 immediately and get to the emergency room. If you simply took two or three pills, the main side effect is drowsiness. Do not drink alcohol with loratadine.

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