How would an aspirin overdose be helpful to the victim?
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It causes metabolic acidosis, so if someone with metabolic alkalosis takes it, you can say that it is helpful.
1079472
Only 1 person has actually listed anything OTC & nicotine is a good call (though I'm not sure if it actually counts as a "medication"). I would say Tylenol. Tylenol is extremely toxic to the liver - do NOT take it for a hangover or in combination with aspirin. It is the most common drug used for suicide attempts (& the death is not pleasant). It really should be pulled from the market.
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If they got help immediately, recovery will probably be relatively quick.  There are drugs that can kind of "counter" the effects of Xanax.  However, because Xanax is metabolized in the liver, an overdose can cause permanent liver damage.  I'm sure the doctor will be checking for this though.  It may be a while before your friend recovers mentally though.  I'm sure lots of counseling will be involved.  The best thing for you to do is just let your friend that you will be there (no questions asked, no matter what) if they ever need you (for anything minor or serious).  Now's the time to be a friend.
1170412
There is no aspirin in Panadol; it is made from acetometaphin.  \n\nIt is okay on an empty stomach, but you need water with it anyway and you shouldn't do it very often.
763519
I would want it released, because it can help 99% of sufferers, but I would want a "black box" warning to be attached, qualifying this risk.\nThere are many medications out now that have a known risk of causing severe reactions, including death.  I wouldn't use it as first-line therapy; instead, I would use it as a last resort, if the patient fails other standard therapy regimens.\nThe final decision should lie in the hands of the patient and their educated physician.  How old is the patient?  How severe is there disease?  What is the end goal?  \nThere would have to be more sufficient data about the warning signs of the fatal reaction (might we be able to possibly stop the medication in time?  how soon does the reaction occur?).\nI wouldn't be anxious to prescribe it until it was on the market for several years, and I had a chance to review the data on it.
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Am I missing something here again:  Isn't 'speed' some sort of Amphetamine sulphate?.  Therefore I would suggest that if you overdosed, it would kill.  Still it would be far better than driving a car fast into a brick wall.
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While aspirin isn't a scam and it does work for reducing heart attacks, I prefer to use Garlic pills. You avoid giving the drug companies their money, and end up having a safer yet more potent supplement. Just remember not to take it if your blood is really thin. Also essential oils of lavender, marjoram, rosemary, ylang ylang, cypress, and jasmine all have the same abilities with a nicer scent. To get more information on this feel free to e-mail me at K_Bianconi@yahoo.com or look go to the link https://www.youngliving.org/Gramora It is the site that I buy my oils from and get a lot of information on aromatherapy at.
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when u take an overdose of any type of medicine, it may kill you or get u very sick...
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Aspirin is generally used as a painkiller although recent studies have suggested a use as a method of controlling blood pressure
488159
If it was me, I would probably take a benadryl.  However, probably your best bet would be to get yourself to the ER asap.  If you do that, don't take the benadryl, because they won't be able to give you anything for it.
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There are only several interventions that have proven to reduce mortality during the heart attack.  Most of them are hospital based, so calling 911 is defenitely a good idea.  As you are waiting for the paramedics, you don't need to cough or sit in a particular way.  You should try to relax, as anxiety may worsen the pain.  Two things in your cabinet may be helpful.  First and most important is aspirin.  It is essential and a first thing paramedics would give you anyway.  It is important to chew the aspirin, so it enters the bloodstream faster.  The usual dose is four baby (81 mg) or one 325 mg tablet all at once.  The second thing is nitroglycerin (that is what you put under your tounge).  Nitroglycerin helps with pain.  All of these issues are pretty complex, so if you are worried about getting heart attack, talk to your doctor about it.  If you think you are having one, just remember these two things: 911 and aspirin.\n\nP.s. Some people like to get a service where they could call 911 directly using a bracelet or a nacklace device.  Forgot what the company is called.  It is good for people who live alone, so if the fall and can't get to the phone, the help can be summoned anyway.
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I learned as a first aid responce that it is my will to help. People dont have to help unless they want to. Im so sorry this happened to your sister. It almost sounds like you blame the people around her for what happened to your sister. But... In fact she was the one taking the drug and did it to her self. \nIt might be against the law not to call 911. I would check that out better. I am so sorry this happened to your sister and hopefully all her freinds and family learn from the mistake she made. I hope none of then start on it ever. It is a very addicting drug and I am so so sorry your family has to deal with the pain.
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I wouldn't take it without talking to your doctor first.\n\nSmall (81mg) doses of aspirin have some positive affects on heart disease patients.  It has also been used as preventative therapy.  But again, I'd check with the doc first.
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Aspirin can be made by reacting acetic acid with salicylic acid to produce acetylsalicylic acid, the same procedure used by Dr. Hoffman nearly a century ago. When acetylsalicylic acid ages, it may decompose and return to salicylic acid and acetic acid. If you have an old bottle of aspirin around the house, open it and take a sniff. It may smell like vinegar, because vinegar is dilute acetic acid. \n\nBut don't take it. Vinegar as it says above, is a dilute form of acetic acid. Its not healthful when concentrated. Just ditch it and buy a new bottle!
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No, actually, it's good for you. Also, when my neighbor went into the ER with chest pains, they gave her 4 childrens chewable aspirins right away. Aspirin thins your blood, and helps to keep you from having a heart attack. Just use caution, because some people are allergic to aspirin. If you aren't allergic, then it's a good thing. \n\nAlso, when I broke my ankle and was in a cast, my doctor insisted that I take an aspirin every day to keep from getting blood clots where the cast was. Aspirin is good for many things...not just for headaches anymore!
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IT wouldn't work since we wouldn't know what the effects would be like on a "normal" person. There could be conflicing reactions due to inpure blood and how can you tell if a drug has made some on luse their mind if they hav allreadly lost it. Plus it is in Humain and Crule.
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very dangerous, seek an specialist be for taking that remedy\n\n:> peace\n.