Barbiturate intoxication and overdose
Alternative Names
Intoxication - barbituratesSymptoms
Symptoms of acute barbiturate intoxication include:
- Sluggishness
- Incoordination
- Difficulty in thinking
- Slowness of speech
- Faulty judgment
- Drowsiness or coma
- Shallow breathing
- Staggering
Exams and Tests
Physical exam and clinical history are usually sufficient to make the diagnosis. Drug screens, both urine and serum, can detect barbiturates for up to 5 days after ingestion. Additional blood tests may show the severity of breathing difficulty.
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