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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
How much time does it take for a sleeping pill overdose to take effect? 1 AnswerIf an overdose has occurred, the drug starts to be absorbed in 30-45 min. It's the duration and type of medication that's important. Some sleeping pills last lo... read more
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
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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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@Roxy_Babyyy - okay...take a sleeping pill..and overdose and jus die in ur sleep
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