OD on cocaine?

[GreySkys]

How do I know if ive ODed and need to go to the hospital? What are the signs and symtoms?

[talaiporia]

I think given the nature of it, you need to get checked out right away, especially as you don't know. You could try NHS111 and see what they say?

[GreySkys]

I phoned the, I ended up going in and they gave me a tablet to calm me down and sent me on my way. Theyve said if im back in though there going to have to keep me in lol.

[dragon uk]

for future reference :

The normal side effects of the drug use include a rise in the user's body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure. While these effects are rarely in the dangerous range for those in good health, they can be dangerous to those who have previous conditions, such as high blood pressure or a heart condition. For those individuals, an overdose can lead to abdominal pain and nausea, seizures, heart attack, stroke or respiratory failure. Because of the serious nature of the possible consequences of an overdose, it's important to know and recognize cocaine overdose symptoms so quick action can be taken toward treatment.

The physical symptoms of an overdose are those that are most quickly noticed and can include:

Nausea
Vomiting
Tremors
Irregular breathing
Increased temperature
Increased heart rate
Chest pains
SeizuresLess easily detected are the psychological symptoms of an overdose, usually noted through conversation with the affected user. These symptoms may include:

Anxiety
Agitation
Paranoia
Panic
Hallucinating
Delirium