Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with overdose in American Collocation
fatal/not fatal
fatal
lethal
non-fatal
Fatal overdose of stimulant drugs is usually linked with cardiac depression and arrest.
accidental/deliberate
accidental
deliberate
intentional
Deliberate or accidental overdoses were not included; nor were patients who were not admitted overnight to hospital.
very large
massive
I took a massive overdose and was devastated when I woke up 4 days later.
suspected
suspected
Any patient with a suspected paracetemol overdose should be taken to hospital immediately.
die from
die of
take
On the day they were to leave for Ibiza she took an overdose of pills and died.