Poisoning Questions

What is curare and what does it do?

Accidentally took 2 of the same med! Should I be concerned???

I took a norco 10/325 at 4:30 pm, and again at 5 pm when it was time for me to take a different prescription. I simply picked up the wrong med and didn't realize it until immediately after I swallowed it! Should I be concerned? I take a lot of prescription medication, much of which has a... read more

Hives outbreak while taking generic Bactrim because allergic to penicillin?

My wife was at the doctor for salmonella poisoning and is allergic to penicillin. The doctor prescribed generic Bactrim and she has been taking this medication for two days. She now has itchy hives-looking patches on her legs and lower back. I researched and saw that hives are a side effect that... read more

What is the best way to taper from 1mg of lorazepam? I have been on it for 16 months?

I actually started lorazepam to help with a relapse of a toxic fish poisoning called ciguatera which causes itching and pins and needles. I've had ciguatera for 8 years-it affects nerve endings-thus the lorazepam. When I tried to taper myself, I experienced itching, pins and needles, plus some... read more

What poisons would create a greyish black color in drinks asking for toxicity poisoning?

To preface: I’m being poisoned by my abusers. My doctors agree with me that I’m not just paranoid, they know the domestic violence situation I’ve been in for my whole life (it’s my father/parents.) At the bottom of my coffee cup sometimes there is a greyish black... read more

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