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Warning-sign checks

Estrogen overdose: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services now if the person:

    • Has trouble breathing, collapses, has a seizure, or cannot be awakened
    • Develops sudden chest pain or coughs blood
    • Has sudden weakness, facial drooping, confusion, or difficulty speaking
    • Develops a painful, swollen leg, especially with breathlessness
    • Has severe or uncontrolled bleeding
    • Took the medicine intentionally to cause harm

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Contact a poison control service promptly after a suspected overdose, even if there are no symptoms.

    In the United States, Poison Help is available at 1-800-222-1222 .

    Elsewhere, use your local poison information service.

    Seek urgent medical advice for persistent vomiting, increasing abdominal pain, marked drowsiness, or vaginal bleeding that is heavier than expected.

    Prompt assessment is also appropriate for any estrogen ingestion by a young child.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • is having side effects from a medicine, or is struggling to take it as prescribed

The article also says

Do not drive yourself if you have symptoms that could indicate a blood clot, stroke, severe bleeding, or reduced alertness.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Estrogen overdose. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.