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Chlordiazepoxide overdose

Chlordiazepoxide overdose


Definition:

Chlordiazepoxide is a prescription medication used to treat certain anxiety disorders and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Chlordiazepoxide overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

Alternative Names:
Librium overdose
Poisonous Ingredient:

Chlordiazepoxide

Where Found:
  • A-Poxide
  • Equibral
  • Librax
  • Librium
  • Limbitrol
  • Mitran

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:
  • Airways and lungs
    • Labored breathing
  • Bladder and kidneys
    • Difficulty urinating
  • Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat
    • Double vision or blurred vision
    • Rapid side-to-side movement of the eyes
  • Heart and blood
    • Low blood pressure
  • Nervous system
  • Skin
    • Bluish colored lips and fingernails
    • Rash
    • Yellow skin
  • Stomach and intestines
    • Upset stomach

Review Date: 10/29/2007
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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