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What Are The Repercussions Of Overdosing On OTC Drugs?

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Posted on Tue, 9 May 2017
Question: I am having an over dose of over the counter drugs
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
If you have vomiting, drowsiness, dyspepsia or bleeding contact ER ASAP.

Detailed Answer:
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I m Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopedic Surgeon.

Kindly let me know which medicine you have taken. If you have taken an overdose of Tramadol , then it may cause nausea and vomiting apart from excessive sleepiness . If you have any difficulty in breathing, then go to ER ASAP.

Rest you have to specify the medicine. Grossly if you have vomiting , drowsiness, dyspepsia or bleeding from any site- immediately contact ER.

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What Are The Repercussions Of Overdosing On OTC Drugs?

Brief Answer: If you have vomiting, drowsiness, dyspepsia or bleeding contact ER ASAP. Detailed Answer: Hi I m Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopedic Surgeon. Kindly let me know which medicine you have taken. If you have taken an overdose of Tramadol , then it may cause nausea and vomiting apart from excessive sleepiness . If you have any difficulty in breathing, then go to ER ASAP. Rest you have to specify the medicine. Grossly if you have vomiting , drowsiness, dyspepsia or bleeding from any site- immediately contact ER. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.