Videx Overdose

Symptoms of a Videx overdose can include nerve problems, diarrhea, and an inflammation of the pancreas. The effects of the overdose can vary depending on how much of the medication was taken and whether it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, or drugs. Treatment options for a Videx overdose may include pumping the stomach or administering supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose.

Videx -- HIV Drug Information

Videx Overdose: An Overview

Videx^® (didanosine) is a prescription AIDS and HIV medicine. Videx is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) medication. The effects of a Videx overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, including the Videx dosage and whether it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, food, or street drugs.

If you happen to overdose on Videx, seek immediate medical attention.

Symptoms of a Videx Overdose

In studies, people who were given too much Videx experienced the following overdose symptoms:

Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), which causes the following symptoms:

A tender or swollen abdomen
Nausea and vomiting
Fever
A rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
Rapid breathing

Nerve problems, which can cause unusual sensations (such as numbness, burning, pricking, or tingling)
Diarrhea
High levels of uric acid in your blood (which can increase the risk of gout or kidney stones)
Liver damage.

Treatment for a Videx Overdose

If the Videx overdose was recent, a healthcare provider may use certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." Treatment may also involve supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose.

It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Videx.