Lyric overdose
Lyrica is a drug with anticonvulsant and analgesic effects. Indications for its use are:
- fibromyalgia;
- generalized anxiety disorders;
- epilepsy;
- neuropathic pain.
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Lyrics are often used by drug addicts to weaken withdrawal symptoms or to achieve a state of drug intoxication. Currently, this drug can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription. The drug is intended for use in pediatric practice.
How much Lyrica is needed for an overdose?
The dose and scheme of taking Lyrica are individual and determined by a specialist. The average daily therapeutic dose is 150-600 mg and is taken in equal parts 2-3 times a day. The duration of the course of treatment should not exceed several weeks. The longer the drug is taken, the higher the likelihood of drug dependence. With prolonged use, the usual dose of the drug ceases to have a therapeutic effect, often the patient increases it on his own, which leads to an overdose.
However, most often, an overdose of Lyrica is observed in drug addicts. They initially take the drug in high doses, and addiction develops quickly. The ever-increasing number of pills taken once becomes the cause of a severe overdose.
An overdose of Lyrica is also possible with the use of therapeutic doses, if the patient has renal failure.
Signs of overdose
With an overdose of Lyrics, there are:
- dizziness;
- confusion of consciousness;
- sleep disorders;
- nausea;
- visual impairment;
- asthenic syndrome.
In chronic overdose, almost all organs and systems are damaged, which manifests itself in a variety of symptoms. The central nervous system is primarily affected, which is characterized by the following features:
- euphoria, agitation;
- disorientation;
- irritability;
- mood swings, panic attacks;
- decreased concentration, memory impairment;
- unusual dreams;
- speech disorders;
- decrease or, conversely, increase in libido;
- weakening of reflexes;
- nystagmus;
- impaired coordination of movements, muscle tremor;
- burning and dryness of the mucous membranes;
- hallucinations, impaired consciousness.
Signs of an overdose by Lyric on the part of the organ of vision:
- diplopia;
- blurred vision;
- conjunctivitis;
- dryness of the cornea;
- lacrimation;
- narrowing of the lateral fields of view.
Signs of damage to the cardiovascular system:
- tachycardia;
- heart rhythm disturbances;
- unstable blood pressure with a tendency to increase;
- hyperemia of the skin of the face and upper body;
- cold extremities.
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Signs of damage to the digestive tract:
- nausea, vomiting;
- dry mouth;
- flatulence;
- a tendency to constipation;
- severe and frequent heartburn;
- ascites;
- pancreatitis.
Respiratory disturbances associated with an overdose of Lyrica are the most rare. These include:
- rhinitis;
- cough;
- dyspnea.
First aid for overdose Lyrics
- Provided that no more than 3 hours have passed since the last pill was taken, the stomach should be flushed: drink about 1 liter of water, then press on the root of the tongue, causing vomiting. Repeat at least 2-3 times, until particles of previously eaten food are no longer detected in the washings.
- Take enterosorbent - Smecta, Filtrum STI or Activated carbon.
- Lay the victim, covering with a blanket.
- Provide plenty of fluids.
Antidote
There is no specific antidote to Lyrics.
When is medical attention needed?
In case of an overdose, Lyrica should always seek medical help, regardless of the severity of the overdose symptoms. Patients are subject to hospitalization in the toxicology department.
To accelerate the excretion of Lyrica from the body, forced diuresis is shown. In severe cases, hemodialysis may also be required, a four-hour procedure of which removes up to 50% of the toxic substance from the body. In addition, symptomatic treatment is carried out, aimed at eliminating the disorders existing in the body.
Possible consequences
The prognosis for an overdose with Lyrica is in most cases favorable, but it is significantly worse in the case of a severe overdose, as well as with the simultaneous intake of alcohol, opiates or other substances that have a pronounced effect on the functions of the central nervous system.
The most common complications are:
- pneumonia;
- acute renal or hepatic impairment;
- asthenic syndrome.
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Elena Minkina Doctor anesthesiologist-resuscitator About the author
Education: graduated from the Tashkent State Medical Institute, specializing in general medicine in 1991. Repeatedly passed refresher courses.
Work experience: anesthesiologist-resuscitator of the city maternity complex, resuscitator of the hemodialysis department.
The information is generalized and provided for informational purposes only. At the first sign of illness, see your doctor. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
