Common "Drug Overdose" queries answered by top doctors | iCliniq

Drug Overdose

Drug overdose is the intentional or accidental consumption of over-the-counter drugs, medications, and recreational substances in quantities higher than the recommended dosage. It can cause temporary side effects, irreversible organ damage or even death.

Recently Answered Questions Recently Answered Questions

All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.

Why am I not able to sleep while taking Adderall for ADD?

Query: Hi doctor, I have ADD and taking Adderall 20 mg twice daily. Usually, my sleep is good and rarely I may feel difficult to sleep. Also, I only take prescription when I am supposed to. But, for the past one week, I am unable to sleep. I took my sleeping pills and still just could not sleep. As till ea...  Read Full »


Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I would like to know how long have you been taking that dose of Adderall (combination of Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine)? It is important to note that the dose you are currently taking is relatively high. Typically, doses greater than 20 mg have been ...  Read Full »

My husband took anti-hypertensive meds twice. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My husband used to have Losar Beta H for his BP in the morning and Storvas 10 mg at night. But, mistakenly, he had Losar Beta H again at night. Will it cause any side effect? Should he have Storvas now?  Read Full »


Dr. Pramod Bhanudas Narkhede

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. He can have Storvas (Atorvastatin) now. But, he should not repeat this mistake again. Ask him to take Losar Beta H (combination of Losartan, Atenolol and Hydrochlorothiazide) at a specific time in a day keeping it in a separate pill box. Just a single extr...  Read Full »

Can overdosing on medicines cause liver and kidney damage?

Query: Hello doctor, I had overdosed on multiple medicines two years back, which included eight iron tablets on two occasions, 16 tablets of Avil 25 mg, and SSRI twice, all on different occasions. Two years back, my SGPT was 106 months after my last overdose incident, and my creatinine was 1.2. Since then...  Read Full »


Dr. Noushif. M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you had an overdose of a few medicines two years back. This will usually cause transient damage to your liver and kidney. These organs will recover completely if there is no underlying inherent disease for them. You need to avoid any further occurrences li...  Read Full »

What are the consequences of a high Paracetamol dose?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. What if I have six tablets of 500 mg Paracetamol (Crocin advance) and seven tablets of 500 mg Mefenamic acid (Ponstan forte) in one go (within five minutes)? How bad will it be? What will the side effects be?  Read Full »


Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This dose is really too high. You should not take medicines like this without a proper prescription from your doctor. You may have acute liver failure. Stop them right now and take a high-carbohydrate diet for the next five to seven days. Do not do this in the future...  Read Full »

Am I in any sort of danger if I accidentally overdosed on Propranolol?

Query: Hi doctor, My doctor asked me to take 10 mg of Inderal three times a day. I accidentally took 20 mg this time. Am I in danger?  Read Full »


Dr. Vinod Kumar Atreya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need not be worried about having taken 20 mg of Inderal (Propranolol). The range of dosages of Inderal is very wide. You are not in danger. Revert back to a cardiologist online for further follow up --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist  Read Full »

What should I do if I took 600 mg of tablet Tegretol instead of 200 mg?

Query: Hello doctor, I have the following question about the tablet Tegretol: I have been taking Tegretol 200 mg in the morning and 400 mg in the evening for bipolar disorder for nearly two years now. I accidentally mixed up Tegretol with my allergy medicine yesterday morning and therefore took 600 mg of T...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You do not need to worry about it. Since more than 12 hours have passed after taking 600 mg of tablet Tegretol (Carbamazepine), I do not think there is any risk of poisoning. Even at 600 mg, the drug is safe.Kindly take plenty of water and avoid taking an overdose in the...  Read Full »

Does Trazodone cause birth defects when taken in early pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 14 weeks pregnant. I have had irregular periods, and my LMP was around four months back. When I was 3 weeks 6 days pregnant (based on ultrasound), I had an overdose of about 1000 mg of tablet Trazodone. I came to know that I was pregnant only two days later. I understand that the...  Read Full »


Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Congenital malformations may be caused by genetic factors, environmental teratogens, or both that occur during embryogenesis. However, common congenital malformations have a multifactorial inheritance. During the first two weeks of gestation,...  Read Full »

My skin itches and hurts during workouts. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My skin hurts and itches during the workout, and also it gets hurt when I am out in the sun. When my body temperature is high, my skin starts to hurt and itch. After my body cools and my heart rate gets stable, the itching and pain stop. Especially in my face, chest, and back, I do no...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your given history, it seems that you have developed photoallergic reactions due to chronic use of Doxycycline almost for two years. Maybe you have acne rosacea as there is frequent flushing, redness, and small lumpy red spots developed along with tiny blood vessel...  Read Full »

I had taken Clonazepam, Amitriptyline, Tramadol, and Paracetamol together. Is it dangerous?

Query: Hi doctor, I had sleeping issues, and I had different medicines for the same. I was prescribed Zopiclone and Clonazepam, but they had no effect. I had taken Clonazepam more than the recommended sound but still could not sleep for more than 3 hours. So I had taken Clonazepam, Amitriptyline, Tramadol,...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I understand your concern, but taking these medications in inappropriate doses could be fatal. A medication like Clonazepam in large doses could affect the muscles of respiration and cause tolerance. Tramadol and Parace...  Read Full »

I have swallowed three tablets of Dolo 650 at a time. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years female with no health issues. I have taken three tablets of Dolo 650 at a time on an empty stomach today. What can I do now? I am worried. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Can you please tell me why did you take three tablets? Did you take it due to stress or to treat some severe pain or fever? How many hours have passed already? If you eat properly and drink plenty of water, it will help to metabolite ...  Read Full »

ask-doctor-img Ask a Doctor Online

* Your first query consult is free!

Search for a Health Issue



Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.