This means a kg teen would take 4 packages of a count pack of extra strength cold medicine to achieve this state. In individuals with a slow metabolism, this can last for 24 hours or more. This can be dangerous, because the drug stays in the system for an additional 24 hours following that. If the individual chooses to take another dose the following night, they could reach lethal levels, which start at 50mg per kg of body weight.
Early symptoms of use include:. Triple C can cause overdose in very large doses, however, this is unlikely. Therefore, most actual doses of Dextromethorphan are not anywhere near lethal.
However, the long-term risks of Triple C abuse can be considerable. Acetaminophen — Triple C contains large doses of the painkiller acetaminophen. While one of the safest drugs on the market, Acetaminophen causes liver damage at doses over mg.
So, a teen taking just half a package or mg of dex would be exceeding their daily limit of acetaminophen. Over time, Triple C abuse does contribute to liver damage. Addiction — While Triple C has a light addiction profile, it does eventually result in dependence and then addiction. In one survey, heavy Triple C users reported experiencing withdrawal symptoms for roughly 1 week following quitting.
These include:. Because it is relatively inexpensive and easily accessible, it has become an ideal substance for abuse by teens and young adults who are looking for a cheap high.
Teens like to experiment — with alcohol, drugs , sex, and many other activities. The problem, however, is that most teens live off their parents so the average teenager will not have the money to spend a lot on buying expensive drugs and alcohol. However, that will not really stop them from trying to get high. These drugs are more accessible because they can often be found in medicine cabinets at home.
Some teens also resort to shop lifting the drug which is readily available in supermarket shelves. With Triple Cs, the trend is usually taking many pills all at the same time.
This habit is often called robotripping or dexing. Teens and young adults may think they are invincible but abusing drugs like Triple C can lead to serious health problems — including death.
So how much is too much Triple Cs? There is really no definitive number on how many Triple Cs is still safe to take without risking your life. Some say they take 4 at a time, while others say they can take 16 at a time. Can taking that many Triple Cs cause death? There have been reports online indicating that taking 12 Triple Cs can cause hospitalization. This happened to three 8 Th graders in San Francisco who took up to 12 Triple Cs and got hospitalized.
In one forum, one member shared that his son passed away after taking 24 Triple Cs. Another blog also shared the story of a year old girl who died after taking 24 Triple Cs.
What is alarming, though, is that some claim that even taking 4 pills can already cause adverse effects. Just like with any other drug, the effect on the person taking it will vary. Someone who is not used to taking drugs like a first-time user of Triple C may experience serious side effects and health problems after taking only a few tablets.
On the other hand, someone who is more tolerant to the drug may still survive after taking more than 10 tablets. What this means is that every person is different. Just because you heard that someone was able to take 16 Triple C and still survive does not mean that you will also have the same experience.
Your body is different and how it will tolerate the amount of drugs you put into your body is also different. As aging progresses, there is a consequent increase in chronic diseases, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia, and vitamin D cholecalciferol supplementation is routinely prescribed. However, indiscriminate use of this supplement can lead to intoxication and systemic changes.
Seeking to raise awareness among prescribing physicians and especially older patients, the purpose of this case report was to describe the systemic symptoms and damage that can occur from intoxication due to uncontrolled use of vitamin D, such as hypercalcemia and kidney injury.
This report describes the case of an older woman who reported using a cholecalciferol- containing formula for ten years to treat osteoarthritis.
She arrived at the hospital with weight loss, acute kidney "injury and hypercalcemia. After ruling out neoplastic diseases, she was diagnosed with vitamin D poisoning.
The symptoms and laboratory results improved after treatment. Based on this report, we conclude that geriatricians play a key role in demystifying the use of vitamins and should only prescribe them when medically indicated. Keywords: vitamin D; iatrogenic disease; hypercalcemia; acute kidney injury; aged.
Vitamin D is an important prohormone 1 in the endocrine system that regulatues osteomineral physiology, especially calcium metabolism. Vitamin D supplementation is a treatment for chronic diseases such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, osteomalacia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and conditions involved in morbidity and mortality. As aging progresses, vitamin D supplementation becomes more frequent and, consequently, so do cases of intoxication.
Since a diagnosis of vitamin D poisoning is unusual in cases of hypercalcemia, different hypotheses have usually been proposed in the differential diagnosis, especially prior to the advent of vitamin supplementation.
Primary hyperparathyroidism and multiple myeloma are among such diagnoses. According to Shah et al. Vitamin D poisoning is rare, but due to indiscriminate use it has been occurring more frequently. The main form of intoxication can be caused by inadvertent or intentional ingestion of excessively high doses. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual overdose. If you or someone you are with has an overdose , call your local emergency number such as , or your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline from anywhere in the United States.
These symptoms may occur more often or be more severe in people who also take certain other medicines which affect serotonin, a chemical in the brain. Your local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number.
You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency.
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