Because aspirin is available easily in the market without a prescription, it’s normal to think it’s safe. But unfortunately, it’s possible to overdose on it.
A person experiences aspirin side effects if they take too much than they require. Accordingly, doctors have divided the toxicity levels of aspirin into mild, medium, and dangerous.
- Mild: less than 300 mg/kg
- Medium: between 300 and 500 mg/kg
- Dangerous: greater than 500 mg/kg
For example, a person’s weight is about 68 kg. If they consume 34,000 mg of aspirin, this would be a life-threatening amount.
Symptoms of taking an aspirin overdose include:
- Burning sensation in the throat
- Reduced urination
- Double vision
- Drowsiness
- Fever
- Hallucinations
- Nervousness
- Restlessness
- Inability to hear
- Seizures (more common in children than adults)
- Stomach pain
- Uncontrollable shaking
- Vomiting