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Warning-sign checks

Butazolidin overdose: when to get help

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. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Return to emergency care immediately for vomiting blood, black stools with weakness or fainting, severe breathing difficulty, a seizure, inability to wake, confusion that is getting worse, or very little to no urine.

    If there is an immediate risk of further self-harm, contact emergency services or the appropriate crisis service now.

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
    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 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
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek prompt medical advice for new fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, unusual bruising, worsening weakness, reduced urination, persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, rash, or yellow skin or eyes.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Follow-up may include repeat blood counts and tests of kidney or liver function.

    Attend these appointments even if symptoms have resolved, because some abnormalities can develop later.

    If the overdose may have been intentional, follow-up should also address emotional safety.

    A clinician can help arrange crisis support and mental health care.

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • is having side effects from a medicine, or is struggling to take it as prescribed

The article also says

Follow the discharge plan provided by the treating clinician or poison center.

Ask before restarting NSAIDs, aspirin, blood thinners like warfarin or apixaban , or other medicines that may affect the kidneys or bleeding risk.

Do not take another person’s medicine or substitute a veterinary product.

After an accidental exposure, store all human and veterinary medicines in their original containers, locked away from children and separated from food.

Dispose of old phenylbutazone through a pharmacy or approved medicine take-back program rather than keeping it for possible future use.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Butazolidin overdose. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.