An overdose is when you take more than the normal or recommended amount of something, usually a drug. An overdose may result in serious, harmful symptoms or death. With the number and variety of drugs being prescribed these days it becomes extremely important to be aware not only of the side effects these medications can cause but the symptoms of overdose as well.

The symptoms of overdose can sometimes be similar to the side effects listed for that particular drug. With any medication it is important to always error on the side of safety.

'Overdose' details the published commonly reported overdose symptoms for the best-selling and most prescribed pharmaceutical drugs.