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Posted by parasolips on June 11, 2004, at 23:04:22
I'm not sure if this is an appropriate question for this board (feel free to delete it if it's not), but I'm wondering what side effects I can expect after taking a minor overdose (xxx mg) of Lexapro? I feel fine, perhaps slightly over-excited (i'm bipolar 2) at the moment, but I'm worried. I can't say for certain what my motivation for over-taking the meds was, it was stupid and impulsive, i know. For the record, I'm also taking Effexor (150mg), Lamictal (200 mg), and Abilify (100mg).
Thanks to anyone for info...
Posted by Sad Panda on June 11, 2004, at 23:47:55
In reply to Lexapro overdose, posted by parasolips on June 11, 2004, at 23:04:22
> I'm not sure if this is an appropriate question for this board (feel free to delete it if it's not), but I'm wondering what side effects I can expect after taking a minor overdose (xxx mg) of Lexapro? I feel fine, perhaps slightly over-excited (i'm bipolar 2) at the moment, but I'm worried. I can't say for certain what my motivation for over-taking the meds was, it was stupid and impulsive, i know. For the record, I'm also taking Effexor (150mg), Lamictal (200 mg), and Abilify (100mg).
> Thanks to anyone for info...
>
>It's probably not enough to cause concern, but taking Effexor at the same time may possibly lead to serotonin syndrome over the next couple of hours, best antidote for that is the OTC antihistamine Cyproheptadine taking in large quanties. If you get restless & start to go towards mania I would get to a hosipital and ask for some Thorazine.
Cheers,
Panda.
Posted by parasolips on June 12, 2004, at 0:44:20
In reply to Re: Lexapro overdose » parasolips, posted by Sad Panda on June 11, 2004, at 23:47:55
what would you suggest if i suspected i might have serotonin syndrome? thanks.
> > I'm not sure if this is an appropriate question for this board (feel free to delete it if it's not), but I'm wondering what side effects I can expect after taking a minor overdose (xxx mg) of Lexapro? I feel fine, perhaps slightly over-excited (i'm bipolar 2) at the moment, but I'm worried. I can't say for certain what my motivation for over-taking the meds was, it was stupid and impulsive, i know. For the record, I'm also taking Effexor (150mg), Lamictal (200 mg), and Abilify (100mg).
> > Thanks to anyone for info...
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> It's probably not enough to cause concern, but taking Effexor at the same time may possibly lead to serotonin syndrome over the next couple of hours, best antidote for that is the OTC antihistamine Cyproheptadine taking in large quanties. If you get restless & start to go towards mania I would get to a hosipital and ask for some Thorazine.
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> Cheers,
> Panda.
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Posted by Sad Panda on June 12, 2004, at 1:26:40
In reply to Re: Lexapro overdose, posted by parasolips on June 12, 2004, at 0:44:20
Preferably hospital. How long ago did you take the big doseage? In hospital they might pump your stomach and they would give you charcoal to drink which will absorb any that hasn't been absobed into your body. First major symptom of serotonin syndrome would probably be a fever.
Cheers,
Panda.
> what would you suggest if i suspected i might have serotonin syndrome? thanks.
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> > > I'm not sure if this is an appropriate question for this board (feel free to delete it if it's not), but I'm wondering what side effects I can expect after taking a minor overdose (xxx mg) of Lexapro? I feel fine, perhaps slightly over-excited (i'm bipolar 2) at the moment, but I'm worried. I can't say for certain what my motivation for over-taking the meds was, it was stupid and impulsive, i know. For the record, I'm also taking Effexor (150mg), Lamictal (200 mg), and Abilify (100mg).
> > > Thanks to anyone for info...
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> > It's probably not enough to cause concern, but taking Effexor at the same time may possibly lead to serotonin syndrome over the next couple of hours, best antidote for that is the OTC antihistamine Cyproheptadine taking in large quanties. If you get restless & start to go towards mania I would get to a hosipital and ask for some Thorazine.
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> > Cheers,
> > Panda.
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Posted by Dr. Bob on June 12, 2004, at 8:04:10
In reply to Lexapro overdose, posted by parasolips on June 11, 2004, at 23:04:22
> I'm not sure if this is an appropriate question for this board (feel free to delete it if it's not), but I'm wondering what side effects I can expect after taking a minor overdose (xxx mg) of Lexapro?
I'd just prefer for the specific dose not to be posted, thanks.
Bob
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