There are mistakes that can mean overdose is more likely: you don't follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist properly.you are taking a combination of different medicines.You are more at risk of accidental overdose if: In recent years, more than 1 in every 2 deaths from accidental overdose have involved a person taking 3 or more substances. The more medicines you take, the more you’re at risk of harm from them. you take a medicine together with another medicine or alcohol which cause a harmful reaction if they are combinedĪccidental overdoses can also happen during medical or surgical procedures.you take too much of a medicine by mistake.Some medicines can also be toxic if you take them at the same time as alcohol or some other medicines. Medicines are toxic (harmful) if you take too much. Most medicines have risks as well as benefits.
Taking too much of a medicine can be very dangerous, and even life-threatening, but accidental overdoses can be prevented. More Australians are dying from accidentally overdosing on medicines than ever before.
Taking too much of a medicine is known as an overdose. What is an accidental overdose of medicine?
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