Toxicological Emergencies

Effects of GHB
Other effects of GHB overdose can be bradycardia, delusions, depression, nausea, vomiting, ataxia, vertigo, nystagmus, and anterograde amnesia.  Treatment of GHB overdose is supportive with airway support being most critical.  Most cases of severe intoxication will resolve within several hours.  If the patient is still symptomatic after 6 hours, they may require hospital admission.  Other drugs and medical conditions should always be considered. [29][30][31][32]