Hello, I've taken way over the normal dosage of the nasal spray Stadol. Is it safe to go ahead and go to sleep? Keep nodding off while typing. I know this was a very stupid thing! I first thought I wasn't getting the actual spray straight in the nose so sprayed a couple more and then sneezed! Seriously, that happened! So took some more in each nostril and now am feeling very much over medicated!!! Anything that could help and is sleep safe?
Thanks,
A Bit Nervous
Amy,
Please call your doctor immediately. If you doctor is unavailable, get someone to take you to the emergency room.
Essentially, you accidentally overdosed on the Stadol. Here's what the prescribing information says about that:
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of butorphanol can be fatal. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, confusion, cold and clammy skin, weak pulse, shallow breathing, fainting, or breathing that stops.
PLEASE let me know when you've seen your doctor or been to the emergency room and how you are? I'm concerned about you.
Teri
Amy!
You're very welcome. I'm so glad to hear from you and to know that you're OK. Thank you for getting back to me.
Was the Stadol the only nedication you've been prescribed for when you get a Migraine? When you see your doctor, you might want to ask about Migraine abortive medications such as the triptans -- Imitrex, Maxalt, Zomig, etc. They actually work to stop the Migrainous process. Stadol doesn't. It's an opiod pain reliver, and all it can do for a Migraine is mask the pain for a few hours. Imitrex and Zomig both come in nasal sprays. Imitrex/sumatriptan is also available for injections you can do at home. You might want to take a look at this before you see your doctor -- Needle-Free Sumatriptan Injection for Migraines and Cluster Headaches.
I'd love it if you let me know how your appointment goes. If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask them.
Teri
Amy,
I am glad you are alright! I had that same experience years ago, the first time a DR prescribed Stadol NS to me. I took a dose, then still felt horrible and took more a little later, but it was too soon. I ended having to go to the ER. I didn't use it for a long time, but started using it again last year as a rescue, once in a while medicine. My DR gives it to me for the times I feel bad enough to go to the ER in hopes that I won't have to. I don't really like how it makes me feel, but it's the only thing he will give me for rescue. Good luck at your DR's appt this week, I hope you find something that will help you.
Sherry
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Teri, Thank you for ur concern but am okay now. I did not go to sleep and until I felt a bit more normal didn't go to sleep. Checked my pulse and my husband stayed up with me in case I did need to go to ER. Decided that medication is NOT for me! I'd rather have the migraine! Anyway, do have an appt. with my Dr. next week. For sure asking for something else. The RX I had....dumped out in the toilet! Thanks again, Teri.
Amy