Diazepam overdose

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Diazepam overdose

Alternative Names

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

Symptoms

The hallmark of this overdose is falling into a deep sleep or "coma" while still being able to breath adequately. Symptoms may include:

Bluish colored lips and fingernails
Blurred vision
Breathing - labored
Confusion
Depression
Dizziness
Double vision
Drowsiness
Excitability
Hiccups
Rapid side-to-side movement of the eyes (nystagmus)
Rash
Stomach upset
Stupor (lack of alertness)
Tiredness
Tremor
Uncoordinated movement
Weakness

Review Date: 1/20/2008
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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