Overdose
 

Ok so I was a bit messed up earlier and I did kinda take an entire packet of laxatives. Apart from the obvious side effect, is there anythg else I should b aware of?? I had really really bad stomach cramps this afternoon, so bad I couldnt move but they seem 2 have eased a bit. Also nearly fainted.

Would really appreciate advice

Hey hun. I thought i'd reply to this as i've been in the same position. It does depend what kind of laxatives you've taken, but i think with most the main thing you need to be aware of is dehydration. Keep drinking LOTS of water and if you start to feel faint again or vomit uncontrollably, go to A&E.

I'm not aware of any toxicity problems with ODing on laxatives, it's the hydration and elecrolyte inbalance which can cause problems.

I've been there, and ended up in A&E before, and they were really kind about it, and explained basically what i said above, but if you are concerned and things don't get better soon then get yourself checked out x

What Lizzie has said is correct. You need to make sure that you drink plenty of fluids.

Tomake sure that you are hydrated, check that your tongue is pink not white. Also check that if you lightly pinch your skin i should go back to its orginal shape as soon as you let go.

If you are vomitting, have server cramps or faint you should got to A&E right away.

Take care
Kim

Thanks very much for your help.

Ive done the skin/tongue things and I think I am quite dehydrated so Im guna try and drink some water.

Thank u!

Make sure that you drink other thing with then water, such as sports drinks like gatorade, or powerade. You should avoid anything that has caffine like soda.


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