Symptoms of a Drug Overdose

Overdose symptoms can vary depending on the type of drug being used. An opioid overdose may include any of the following symptoms:

  • Respiratory arrest- the absence of breathing
  • Cold, clammy skin
  • Pale or bluish skin
  • Discolored tongue
  • Weak pulse
  • Low blood pressure
  • Constipation
  • Spasms or seizures
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Coma
  • Respiratory arrest- the absence of breathing
  • Cold, clammy skin
  • Pale or bluish skin
  • Discolored tongue
  • Weak pulse
  • Low blood pressure
  • Constipation
  • Spasms or seizures
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Coma

If you or someone you love is experiencing any of these symptoms as a result of opioid drug abuse, call emergency services immediately.

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Additional Resources

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

U.S. National Library of Health