Dalmane Overdose: An Introduction
Dalmane® (
flurazepam) is a medication that is approved to treat
insomnia. It is part of a group of medications known as benzodiazepines. As with all medicines, it is possible to take too much Dalmane. The specific effects of a Dalmane overdose will vary, depending on a number of factors, including how much Dalmane was taken and whether it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, or street drugs.
Symptoms of a Dalmane Overdose
Some commonly reported symptoms of a Dalmane overdose include:
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Decreased reflexes
- Breathing problems
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Coma.
Life-threatening overdose symptoms are more likely if Dalmane is combined with alcohol or other medications, especially those that affect the brain.
Treatment for a Dalmane Overdose
The treatment for a Dalmane overdose will also vary. If the overdose was recent, the healthcare provider may give certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." Flumazenil (Romazicon®), an antidote for benzodiazepine overdose, may also be helpful. Treatment also involves supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for a Dalmane overdose may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- Careful monitoring of the heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing
- Other treatments based on complications that occur.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Dalmane.
