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Benzodiazepine Overdose more about Benzodiazepine Overdose Also see Barbiturate overdose Barbiturates were commonly used as sleeping pills in the past.  They are also used in the migraine medication Fiorinal/Fiorocet.  Benzodiazepines are medications in the family of Valium, Xanax, and Ativan.  They are commonly prescribed for sleep or anxiety. Mild overdose Slurred speech Euphoria Unsteady balance Severe overdose Stupor Coma Respiratory arrest (breathing stops) Vomit stomach contents in lungs (aspiration Pneumonia) Low Blood Pressure Slow Heart Rate Support and protect airways Gastric lavage ("pump stomach") and give activated charcoal Flumazenil for Benzodiazepine overdose If the individual needs emergency medical treatment, Call 911.  Untreated, these conditions can lead to death. more about Benzodiazepine Overdose If you want your friend to read or know about this article, Click here Select a Health Topic ADD/ADHD Allergy Alternative Medicine Arthritis Asthma Beyond Dieting Body Aches and Pains Breast Cancer Cancer Awareness Cardio Health Children's Health Colon Cancer Contraception COPD/Emphysema Dental Health Diabetes Elder Care Emergency Room Epilepsy Erectile Dysfunction Eye Care Fertility Fitness Gastrointestinal Health Glands and Hormones Gynecologic Health Hair Loss Headache Healthcare Today Healthy Aging HIV and AIDS Infectious Diseases Kidney Health Leukemia Liver Health Lung Cancer Lymphoma Multiple Sclerosis Men's Health Mental Health Nutrition Osteoporosis Parkinson's Disease Pregnancy & Childbirth Sexual Health Skin Health Sleep Disorders Special Events Stroke Surgeries and Procedures Teen Health Thyroid Health Urologic Health Vascular Disease Women's Health Workplace Health Home   |   About Us   |   Contact Us   |   Employment Ad   |   Help Terms and Conditions under which this service is provided to you. Read our Privacy Policy. Copyright © 2002 - 2003 eCureMe, Inc All right reserved.