General Medical Question - Urgent - HELP!!!

dogstar · 03-08-2009, 02:34 AM

Hi Everyone!
I am V.WORRIED!!! Please help! I have a friend who has zopiclone, he has threatened to overdose, I need to know if this is at at all possible?? I have been told that it is only a mild sleeping pill for temporay use, so i don't know if it is actually possible to overdose on this, however, I don't want him to harm himself trying!!! He may not overdose, but what damage could he do to himself??? I'm not sure what the dosage is of his pills, or how many he has, but if anyone could tell me anything about the possibilty of overdosing on this drug, I would be very gratefull! I want to stop him before he does anything stupid!!! Please Help! THANKYOU!

Horizon · 03-08-2009, 04:10 AM

Overdosing on anything is dangerous. Perhaps you should call an ambulance to his house?

Pomegranate · 03-08-2009, 05:45 AM

Technically any dose an individual takes over the recommended prescribed dose is defined as an overdose. It is impossible for anyone to answer whether a certain dose is going to be fatal without knowing the inidividual and their medical history. If you are concerned then it would be best to seek medical help for this individual.

If you are concerned for his welfare then refer him to the appropriate services such as the Samaritans, Crisis team, here, Mental health contact line etc etc. Be sure to take care of yourself as well. At the end of the day anything he does or takes is his own responsibility. All you can do is be there as a friend to support him.

dogstar · 03-08-2009, 10:44 AM

THANKYOU SOOOO MUCH!!! You are both very kind, I have tried to get him to go to the samirtans-even called them for him, but he refused to come to the phone! I will continue to remain close by his side.....I REFUSE TO LET HIM GO!!! I too have "looked into the abyss", so i know how desperate he feels. I've given him several numbers of GOOD councellors, & therapists, but he just won't budge! THANKYOU again! God Bless. xx xx