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Oleander

Alternative Names

Rosebay poisoning; Yellow oleander poisoning; Thevatia peruviana poisoning

Symptoms

Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat
- Blurred vision
- Vision disturbances, including halos
Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
Heart and blood
- Irregular or slow heartbeat
- Low blood pressure
- Weakness
Nervous system
- Confusion
- Death
- Depression
- Disorientation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fainting
- Headache
- Lethargy
Skin
- Hives
- Rash

Note: Depression, loss of appetite, and halos are usually only seen in chronic overdose cases.

References

Hostetler M, Schreiber S. Poisonous Plants. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 205.


Oleander (Nerium oleander)

Review Date: 2/27/2008
Reviewed By: Stephen C. Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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