Monkshood Poisoning: Symptoms, Signs, and What to Do

The symptoms of monkshood poisoning typically appear within 30 minutes to two hours of ingestion, and may include:

- Gastrointestinal symptoms:

- Nausea

- Vomiting

- Diarrhea

- Abdominal pain

- Neurological symptoms:

- Tingling or numbness in the mouth and extremities

- Confusion

- Agitation

- Hallucinations

- Seizures

- Cardiovascular symptoms:

- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)

- Low blood pressure (hypotension)

- Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)

- Respiratory symptoms:

- Difficulty breathing

- Respiratory depression or failure

Severe poisoning can lead to death from respiratory or cardiovascular failure.