Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services if agitation is accompanied by:
An immediate risk of harm to yourself or someone else
Severe confusion, collapse, a seizure, or inability to respond normally
Trouble breathing, chest pain, blue or grey lips, or stroke signs
Suspected poisoning, overdose, or severe alcohol or drug withdrawal
High fever with marked stiffness, sweating, or rapidly worsening symptoms
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek same-day medical care for new or unexplained agitation with fever, confusion, hallucinations, a recent medicine change, or a sudden major change in behavior.
Sudden agitation in an older adult should also be assessed promptly because physical illness may be the cause.
New agitation after childbirth needs urgent help when it occurs with severe sleeplessness, confusion, unusual beliefs, hallucinations, or unsafe behavior.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a routine appointment if agitation keeps returning, lasts more than a few days, affects work or relationships, or regularly interferes with sleep.
Also book an appointment if you think a medicine may be contributing.
Do not stop a prescribed medicine suddenly unless a healthcare professional tells you to.
The article also says
Move away from weapons, traffic, heights, or other hazards if you can do so safely.
Do not drive yourself during severe agitation or confusion.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Agitation. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.