Diazepam overdose

Alternative names

Aliseum; Alupram; Atensine; Valium; Valrelease; Vatran; Vivol; Zeltran

Definition

Poisoning from an overdose of diazepam.

Poisonous Ingredient

• diazepam
  

Where Found

• Valium
  
• Valrelease
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

• body as a whole
  
  • weakness
    
  • tremor
    
  • incoordination
    
  • hiccups
• respiratory
  
  • labored breathing
• eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  
  • double vision
    
  • blurred vision
    
  • ringing in the ears
    
  • rapid side-to-side movement of the eyes
• skin
  
  • rash
    
  • bluish colored lips and fingernails
• gastrointestinal
  
  • stomach upset
• nervous system
  
  • drowsiness
    
  • depression
    
  • tiredness
    
  • weariness
    
  • stupor
    
  • coma
    
  • dizziness
    
  • hallucinations
    
  • excitability

Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:

• the patient's age, weight, and condition
  
• the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
  
• the time it was swallowed
  
• the amount swallowed
  
• if the medication was prescribed for the patient
  

Poison Control, or a local emergency number
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.