aspirin overdose

Too many painkillers

Aspirin overdose is the ingestion of a dangerous amount of aspirin, whether accidental or intentional.

Symptoms include ringing in the ears, rapid breathing, nausea, and confusion.

Severe cases can cause seizures, organ failure, or death.

Unlike many drug overdoses, aspirin poisoning can worsen over hours as the drug continues absorbing: The ER treated her for aspirin overdose.

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dosage level

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Drug amount that heals

recommended dose · standard dose · safe dose · underdose · maintenance dose

medical outcome

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Regular analgesic for prevention

therapeutic effect · pain relief · medication withdrawal

intentionality/circumstance

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Untaken scheduled medication

drug-free

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13