They do not want to go to the emergency because their afraid the hospital will make a big deal out of it...because you know how its an overdose....will they make such a big deal out of it? And how threatening is this overdose?
2006-11-04 13:28:09 · 13 answers · asked by Radicular 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Please call the nearest drug store that is still open and speak with the pharmacist. Follow his or her instructions! ! !
2006-11-04 13:34:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why in Gods name would anyone take that much Prednisone? It certainly wouldn't make anyone "high" and it isn't enough to kill you either. You probably threw up because it is very hard on the stomach at a normal dose. How long ago the pills were taken would determine what was done in the ER. But most likely there would be an admission for a psych consult to evaluate why this was done.
2006-11-04 21:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you should definitely go to the ER. They will probably make a big deal out of it but you rather be safe then sorry correct? Overdoses of any kind (such as Terrell Owens) are always to be treated immediately even if you *THINK* you are in great shape.
2006-11-04 21:30:46 · answer #3 · answered by philliez01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a big deal. Any overdose is serious. You need to tell this person to go to the emergency room now. Better safe than sorry. This person needs to get some help now.
2006-11-05 01:15:28 · answer #4 · answered by heartyangel98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where did they get it? this is a medication that is usually reserved for the chronically ill.
at any rate, that is a huge dose. did the pills come up when he threw up? because if they didn't, this person is still in very real danger. if they did, i still think he should go to a hospital, because he may not have vomited all the pills. and of course, this behavior is very dangerous. what if next time it is sleeping pills, and he falls asleep before he throws up?
if you need to get this person to the hospital and they don't want to go, you can call 911. they will come out and take the person to the hospital, usually even if the person says no. i had to do that for someone once.
good luck
2006-11-04 21:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prednisone is a steroid and as such is nothing to be messed around with. He must go to the emergency room!
2006-11-04 21:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since it's not a party drug or anything, they must've been trying to hurt themselves when they took 12. Since they made themselves throw up and told you about it, this is probably all some weird cry for help, so going to the hospital is probably a good idea.
2006-11-04 21:33:52 · answer #7 · answered by DirtMcGirt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call for help or take them to the hosptial. They need some professional help. Wether it be a consler or inpatient help. Just GO!!
2006-11-04 23:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by shnnnfgn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure the hospital can make the situation very confidental. Besides, this person needs help. Its not good to take this much medicine...obviously this person was trying to hurt themselves, and I don't want this person to hurt themselves, so I'm asking them to please, please get some help. This person regrets what they did, and if they don't get help, there is a good chance they will repeat their actions.
2006-11-04 21:37:57 · answer #9 · answered by morethanitseems 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to die. Go to the hospital immediately.
2006-11-04 21:35:23 · answer #10 · answered by Lexy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call you nearest drug store immediately. This can be annonymous.
2006-11-04 21:37:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋