by Anonymous on January 27th, 2008

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How many sleeping pills would it take for someone to overdose?

I'm honestly just wondering.

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  • by L. Taylor on October 21st, 2009

    L. Taylor

    All of them.

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  • by Phillis - Zacks little sister on October 21st, 2009

    Phillis - Zacks little sister

    The problem with giving you an informatiove answer is that others will read it. There are any number of suicidal users on Answerbag at a given moment, as you can tell from the answers you've received. I am really sorry. I cannot answer the question for you. +5

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  • by NightTripper on July 13th, 2008

    NightTripper

    an overdose is anything over the reccommended dosage so 3.

    if youre wondering about a dangerous overdose this is what i know. 12 can fuck you up (hearing things and seeing ripples like water on solid objects). I've been scared for my life on 15 (i was massivly confused threw up and forgot how to breath which sent me into a panic for a moment till i remembered). 20 can give you seizures (I've had grand mals). someone can sleep off up to 35 (i have but would seriously not reccomend it). Ive never been to the hospital for any of this but probably should have been.

    I was not suicidal just a really really bad insomniac. I've stopped since then I would much rather be exhausted constantly than worry about having seizures and my liver failing

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  • by lukasrobbins on January 27th, 2008

    lukasrobbins

    you have problems dude.
    depends on what kinda pill
    and what m-gram

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  • by TAPriceCTR s son is wearing his COAT on October 21st, 2009

    TAPriceCTR s son is wearing his COAT

    not sure... but I was so resistant at one time I once took 12 just to show my roommates it's ineffect on me. not sure how that would effect normal, or even my current resistance... but at one time 12 had no effect (though they could not have been good for my kidneys)

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  • by Cassie_G3689 on September 5th, 2010

    Cassie_G3689

    Ok, Probably about 12....But i wouldnt suggest it, swallowing 12 pills may seem easy but um well by the 5th one ya stuffed
    Plus if ya dont die or anything and you get sick and the effects
    they have to pump your stomach and needle you and IV you and my god it hurts like a bitch, so id suggest if you are considering it, dont.

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  • by Tania Lue on October 21st, 2009

    Tania Lue

    Ignore those who fear for your safety and thus refuse to give you information. It's baed on the fact that they do not know the answer to your question and just want to sound protective.

    I'm sure that 50 pills will seriously harm you, if not kill anyone who swallows it. I don't know about just one bottle of a couple dozens. Information about this type can be found on google.

    It is okay to be curious as to how many pills a person took in order to die. Good luck finding the info you need.

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  • by dieing_alive on October 21st, 2009

    dieing_alive

    i took a whole bottle of advil pm.. and all it did was make me very sick.. i was very tired and i did nothing but puke my GUTS out.. i was in a dream like state but i was awake.. it didnt kill me.. but im only 4'9 and weight 100 lbs. so if it didnt kill me then it might not kill you.. i did this to kill myself. i dont recomend anyone attempting to do it

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  • by Sendosha on January 3rd, 2011

    Sendosha

    It depends on the dose not just how many. Some pills are only 25 mg each, others are 50 or 100 mgs each. Obviously you would need more pills if you are taking only 25 mgs.

    It also depends on the individual person. Some people are more sensitive to sleeping pills or have other health issues that make them more vulnerable, or if you are taking other medications, including other sleep aids, that may interact.

    If you wish to die by overdose, the minimum dose for Diphenhydramine (examples: Benadryl, Nytol, Sominex, Tylonol PM) is 2800mg.

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  • by Aloisia333 on March 8th, 2011

    Aloisia333

    It doesnt necessarily mean that Phillis wants to end his life, he could very well just be curious, as am I. I know if you take too many, it just makes you sick, too little it messes up your kidney, there must be an exact dose. People use this method for suicide regularly. What would the EXACT dose be on a benzo such as Xanax on a 1.0mg?

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  • by Guillermo_G on November 24th, 2011

    Guillermo_G

    Some people juss dont get that its your life and what you do with it is completely up 2 u!!!! so wat if theres people out there that never got 2 even take a breath there gone for a reason. if you have difficultys in life then yu have the right to leave on your own. nobody can say anything Bcuz they havent experienced death for themselfs if yu think thats wat yu want and yu are ready for the next life if theres even one then go ahead and do it! but if you do en at least leave a note for yur loved ones to let them kno that yu were 100% ready fer death.

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  • by Carina_B on August 12th, 2010

    Carina_B

    i think this person is right to ask so what if people want to commit suicide they should be able to end their lives when they want as i do

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  • by skate654 on December 24th, 2010

    skate654

    Sad, very sad to see such little value on life placed by some here. Finding out information is not a problem, but devaluing life is---there is One who offers "life to the fullest." -John 14. I pray that you know Him.

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