neurological signs of poisoning

Last reviewed 01/2018

Coma - alcohol, tranquillisers, sedatives, anticonvulsants, antihistamines, salicylates (if severe)

Convulsions - tricyclics, amphetamines, alcohol, antihistamines

Hallucinations - amphetamines, antihistamines, opiates, steroids, many illegal drugs, belladonna

Pupils dilated - tricyclics, cocaine, amphetamines Pupils pinpoint - opiates(use naloxone), organophosphates

Nystagmus - alcohol, benzodiazepines, phenytoin

Involuntary movements - antipsychotics, prochlorperazine, metoclopramide, antihistamines