What happens when you overdose on aspirin?

Answer 1

With the recent death of Christopher Kelly (51) of an apparent Aspirin Overdose, we are reminded that the lowly Aspirin, if used improperly can lead to death. The details surrounding the death of one of the key players of the former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's legal woes are still sketchy, but according to Law Enforcement, Aspirin overdose is the apparent cause of death.

First prepared in 1853 by the French chemist Charles Frederic Gerhardt, and in1899 marketed around the world by Bayer, aspirin remained very popular until the introduction of acetaminophen (Tylonol) in 1956 and ibuprofen in 1969. Today aspirin's uses include being used as a preventative treatment for heart attacks and strokes.

It is still very popular and can be found in most medicine cabinets in either in its own form, or as an ingredient in such products as Alka Seltzer, Ecotrin, and Excedrin. It is also found in prescription drugs such as Percodan.

Aspirin overdose comes in two forms, Acute, and Chronic. In an acute overdose, someone has intentionally, or accidently taken a very large dose. Symptoms of acute Aspirin overdose include nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. About 2% of the people that suffer an acute aspirin overdose die.

In a chronic overdose, a daily dose of aspirin has built up in the body over time and has lead to the overdose. The chronic overdose is generally seen in people whose kidneys are not working correctly, or are dehydrated. Chronic overdoses may include fatigue, fever, confusion, collapse, rapid heart beat, uncontrollable rapid breathing. About 25% of the people that suffer a chronic aspirin overdose die.

A large overdose can cause ringing in the ears, temporary deafness, hyperactivity, dizziness, drowsiness, seizures, and coma.

The cause of death in most cases of Aspirin overdose is noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, a condition where fluids build up in the lungs.

Answer 2

no known adverse affects, except Aspirin is known to have an affect on diluting your blood and can cause clotting problems. however, it depend son amount of aspirin taken. well in rare cases say if one takes 100 pills at A time, he may get stomach injuries or bleeding also, .

Answer 3

Yes, you can overdose and there are serious affects to an overdose. if you think you overdosed call a doctor and or go to the hospital.

Answer 4

You can most definitely overdose on aspirin, the same goes for any drug out there.

Answer 5

Yes, you can if not careful get addicted to any medicine/drug.

Answer 6

You can overdose on aspirin and it can cause death so always read the label.

Answer 7

yes depending on the dosage amount