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Warning-sign checks

Piroxicam 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

    Elsewhere, use your local poison information service or emergency number.

    Call emergency services now if the person:

    • Has collapsed, had a seizure, or cannot be awakened
    • Is confused, extremely drowsy, or behaving unusually
    • Has slow, difficult, or stopped breathing
    • Vomits blood or passes black or bloody stool
    • Has severe or worsening abdominal pain
    • Is faint, pale, clammy, or very weak
    • Produces very little or no urine
    • Took the medicine intentionally or may take more

    If it is safe, move remaining medicines away and call emergency services.

    Routine follow-up is different from emergency care.

    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

    Contact a poison centre or urgent medical service immediately after any suspected piroxicam overdose , even if there are no symptoms.

    In the United States, Poison Help is available at 1-800-222-1222 .

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    After the immediate event, arrange the recommended follow-up for kidney tests, digestive symptoms, or mental health support.

    Seek earlier review if vomiting, abdominal pain, reduced urine, swelling, unusual tiredness, or dark stools appear or worsen.

    And for anyone, someone who:

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

The article also says

Do not leave someone alone after an intentional overdose.

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