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What Would An Overdose Of Lexapro Lead To?
Question: i swallowed 8 tablets of lexapro 20 mg. i am really depressed what should i do
Brief Answer:
Rush to the hospital
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
8 tablets of 20mg Lexpro though not fatal can induce serious side effects.
I suggest you to rush to the ER at the earliest. Also, make sure that you have a accompanying attendant.
Do not overdose yourself, this is not only dangerous but renders the medicine uselss for future use.
Wish you good health.
Rush to the hospital
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
8 tablets of 20mg Lexpro though not fatal can induce serious side effects.
I suggest you to rush to the ER at the earliest. Also, make sure that you have a accompanying attendant.
Do not overdose yourself, this is not only dangerous but renders the medicine uselss for future use.
Wish you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i drank half a cup of oil and half tsp cinnamon to make myself throw up. I had slight chills. I am feeling better now. What are the side effects I should look out for.
Brief Answer:
I still suggest to visit hospital
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Side effects like dizziness, nausea, vomiting, palpitation, excess sweating, decreased urination, decreased Blood pressure, cold extremities, seizures are danger signs in over dosage.
I still prefer you visiting the hospital as the safest measure.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
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I still suggest to visit hospital
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Side effects like dizziness, nausea, vomiting, palpitation, excess sweating, decreased urination, decreased Blood pressure, cold extremities, seizures are danger signs in over dosage.
I still prefer you visiting the hospital as the safest measure.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Please do ask if any doubts.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please rate the same with five stars and close.
If in future you need to consult me, you can approach me directly through the below link.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-raju-a-t/60137
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
If I go to the hospital, do they give me any antidote
Brief Answer:
No specific antidote for Lexpro
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Treatment will be based on clinical assessment results.
There is no specific antidote for Lexpro
Regards,
No specific antidote for Lexpro
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Treatment will be based on clinical assessment results.
There is no specific antidote for Lexpro
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank You. I will go to the hospital if any of the symptoms appear. I think i threw up everything
Brief Answer:
Hospital visit is the best
Detailed Answer:
Wish you good health.
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If in future you need to consult me, you can approach me directly through the below link.
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Hospital visit is the best
Detailed Answer:
Wish you good health.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please rate the same with five stars and close.
If in future you need to consult me, you can approach me directly through the below link.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-raju-a-t/60137
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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