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- Can result in deathMayo: What's right for you?
- Can happen when medications are mixedMayo: What's right for you?
- Can occur when mixed with alcoholMayo: What's right for you?
- Common types of sleeping pills: Amitriptyline, trazodone, nortriptyline and zolpidem tartrate
- Zolpidem tartrate is sold as Ambien by prescription http://online.wsj.com/article/SB12533939...
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A sleeping pill overdose occurs when one has ingested a hazardous amount of sleeping pills, or sedatives. This can have a toxic effect on the body. According to the University of Michigan, side effects of an overdose of sleeping pills can include difficulty breathing, slurred speech, fainting, and shock.University of Michigan: What is an overdose of sedatives?
The Mayo website suggests that before a patient takes sleeping pills, they should seek medical advice from a doctor to avoid an overdose.
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Treatments
- Stomach could be pumped
- Charcoal may be administered
- IV fluids
- DialysisUniversity of Michigan: What is an overdose of sedatives?
Sleeping Pill Types
- Amitriptyline
- Estazolam
- Eszopiclone
- Nortriptyline
- Ramelteon
- Trazodone
- Triazolam
- Temazepam
- Zaleplon
- ZolpidemMayo: What's right for you?
Famous Victims
- 1949: Will Cuppy
- 1987: Mike Von Erich
- 2008: Anna Nicole Smith
- 2009: Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger was found unresponsive in January 2008 from an overdose of sleeping pills combined with the anti-anxiety medications Diazepam and Alprazolam. He was taken to the hospital and later declared dead.ABC News: Sleeping Pills, Anti-Anxiety Drugs Found at Scene (January 22, 2008)-
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Sleeping Pill Overdose Questions
What drug can cure a sleeping pill overdose? 1 AnswerFirst off a sleeping pill overdose is a medical emergency and if it happens you should call 911 immediately! Treatment includes: CPR, stomach pumping, charcoal ... read more
What is the best way to have a 3 1/2 year old take his medicine (capsules/or pills)? 4 AnswersMost pills taste horrible when broken/ground up, even if you put it into something. I don't have a solution for pills unless you can get good-tasting chewable ... read more
How to sleep better? 13 AnswersTypically, insomnia is mentally driven. We tend to worry about the past and future when we should be relaxing and letting go. I way I let go of the mental gymn... read more
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Sleeping Pill Overdose Background and Facts
- Drug Addiction and Advice Project: Facts About Tranquilizers and Sleeping Pills
Sleeping Pill Overdose Research
- Drug Safety: Changes in Fatalities Due to Overdose of Anxiolytic and Sedative ... (November 2, 2004)
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