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What Are The Side Effects Of Trica Sleeping Pills?

My mother in law is 85 yrs old. She slept for over 24 hrs. We suspect that it may be an overdose of Trica sleeping pills that she takes. There was some frothing in her mouth after she slept. There is one strip of 10 tablets of .5 strength which is missing. Could this be the reason?
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
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Hi,

Trica is a benzodiazepine commonly prescribed for the short term treatment of insomnia and other conditions.

Its common side effects include drowsiness, muscle weakness, fatigue, gait disturbances, loss of new memory, tolerance and dependence.

Based on the history your mother in law seems to have taken larger doses of trika resulting respiratory depression and coma.

She should be immediately taken to the emergency room of your nearby hospital for further assessment and treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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What Are The Side Effects Of Trica Sleeping Pills?

Hi, Trica is a benzodiazepine commonly prescribed for the short term treatment of insomnia and other conditions. Its common side effects include drowsiness, muscle weakness, fatigue, gait disturbances, loss of new memory, tolerance and dependence. Based on the history your mother in law seems to have taken larger doses of trika resulting respiratory depression and coma. She should be immediately taken to the emergency room of your nearby hospital for further assessment and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali