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Warning-sign checks

Sulindac 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

    Contact a poison centre or emergency medical service immediately after any suspected sulindac overdose.

    Do this even if there are no symptoms.

    In the United States, Poison Control can be reached at 1-800-222-1222 .

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

    Call emergency services now if the person:

    • Is difficult to wake, collapses, or becomes severely confused
    • Has a seizure or trouble breathing
    • Vomits blood or passes black, sticky stool
    • Has severe or worsening abdominal pain
    • Produces very little or no urine
    • Develops marked weakness, fainting, or signs of shock

    If they are not breathing normally, begin emergency response measures as directed by the emergency dispatcher.

    If there is an immediate risk of further self-harm, call emergency services and stay with the person when it is safe.

    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

    An intentional overdose always needs urgent medical care, regardless of the reported amount.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Follow-up may include repeat kidney tests, blood counts, medication review, or mental health support after the immediate poisoning has been treated.

    And for anyone, someone who:

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

The article also says

Place an unconscious but breathing person on their side if it is safe to do so.

Do not leave them alone.

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