Sleeping Potion Overdose

The over-consumption of sleeping potion which causes a slowing of body function, prolonged unconsciousness and in extreme cases, death.

Symptoms

The symptoms may occur over a period of an hour and only be noticed when the casualty fails to wake at a normal hour. The larger the overdose the quicker the symptoms may develop. These include, but are not limited to: vomiting, sometimes bloodstained, impaired consciousness, a sudden uncontrollable wish to sleep, pain or burning sensation. Quite often empty containers in the vicinity will identify the overdose if the symptoms have developed swiftly.

Treatment

Specialis Revelio will reveal the ingredients of the potion consumed if a container is found. Wiggenweld Potion is a healing potion with the power to awaken a person from a magically-induced sleep, and will revive the patient in most cases.

Recovery

The patient will experience nausea (possibly vomiting which can be treated with Vomito Confuto), headaches after being revived. In most cases this will pass within an hour or two, but may take longer in more severe cases.

"The head aches and spinning feeling are normal given the overdose you received. They should ease over time. I can help with the nausea now. Vomito Confuto." - Joy Torret describes the after effects

Going 'cold turkey' after developing a reliance on sleeping potion results in twitching, sweating, nightmares, paranoia, sudden bursts of crying, moodiness and constant stress.

At Absit Omen

Joy Torret and Arcturus Hollingbury treated Johann Storm for the overdose of sleeping potion in November 2009