Posted by S. Howard on November 26, 2000, at 19:21:38
Friends-
Well, I posted this story on the other side (PSB) but figured it probably belongs on this side. I accidently overdosed last weekend and nobody could be more astonished than I was...I've been a pillhead from way back, and have an incredible tolerance for medication, or at least that's what I believed. I never thought anything of taking a handful of pills at one time and washing them down with a glass of wine. It has finally been brought home to me how stupid and careless this is...I don't even remember feeling sick or dizzy, but suddenly I just passed out. I hit my head, nearly bit my tongue in half, possibly had a seizure. I was out cold for more than 5 minutes - I didn't wake up until the paramedics were there. I couldn't remember my age or address or other things they were asking me. I was scared and confused but mostly I felt like a jackass,
especially when I saw how badly I had frightened my husband and son. Then I had to spend the next three days in the hospital for tests. Now I'm supposed to be taking Dilantin, and I'm still on soft foods.
I'm sure the rest of you have more sense! Still I thought I would pass that along, especially if you're taking ativan, benzos, stuff like that. Careful!
Still here ;-)
Gracie
poster:S. Howard
thread:49461
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