Amphetamine overdose

Description

Amphetamine (methamphetamines) overdose leads to loss of memory, aggression, psychotic behavior, heart damage, malnutrition and severe dental problems. Amphetamine addict can suffer serious psychological and medical consequences. Overdose can cause severe anxiety, attack and death.

Symptoms

Excitement, increased self-esteem, higher blood pressure, talkativeness, sweating, restlessness, problems with sleeping, anxiety, grumpiness, psychotic symptoms, aggression, violence, attacks, fever, paranoia, hallucinations, severe anxiety, depression, suicide, exhaustion, malnutrition.

Overview

History of disease is being taken and physical examination is being done. Additional lab tests are done to exclude organ damages.

Tests

Complete blood count (KKS), biochemical blood analysis and electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).

Additional analyses

Toxicological screening

Specialists

Medical Toxicology

Therapy

Depends on the severity of the symptoms, but it can include antipsychotics (haloperidol), benzodiazepines (diazepam, lorazepam) and intravenous fluids. Going to the counseling center for addiction diseases is very often indispensable.