I think I’ve accidentally overdosed, would you go straight to A&E?

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I think, I’m not 100% sure .

I was prescribed 56 tablets on the 17th September, by my calculation that would mean I should have 26 left if I’m taking one every single day - I think .

I’ve only got 25 left . I had a feeling earlier I might have taken it twice but wasn’t totally sure, at about 7pm - very tired tonight .

They’re an anti depressant at the highest dose, I’m also on propranolol and diazepam right now . Tried 111 but it’s an hours wait, would you go straight to A&E?

Does the instructions leaflet tell you what to do if you accidentally take too many?

Do you feel well?
At worst you’ve taken one more tablet than you should have done
Is someone with you?

Taking one extra pill will not physically harm you. Yes may make you drowsy as seems to be the case, have an early night, you'll be fine.

I wouldn’t rely on 111 I rang yesterday and my result was ‘urgent call back within 2 hours’ … they eventually rang me back 10 hours later… at 1am

I wouldn't go to a&e for an overdose of 1 tablet, obviously if you start to feel very unwell. Stay on the line to 111 if you want some advice.

If you started on the 17th and have taken today's that would be 31 tablets used so you should have 25 left.

I wouldn’t have thought 1 would be critical but I’m not an expert.

What does instruction leaflet say? If you haven’t got it then you might be able to find online

Just call 111.

I'd wait for 111 - what ad at what dose? A and e has an 8 hour wait here currently so I would do anything to avoid it.

@bloodywhitecat

If you started on the 17th and have taken today's that would be 31 tablets used so you should have 25 left.

That's what I think. If you took one on September 17th, the day you got the prescription and you took one today you should have 25 left.

I’m on hold to 111.

That makes sense, I’m going to try count it on calendar, yes started on 25th . I’m fairly sure I haven’t overdosed but have diagnosed OCD so once I get an idea in my head it’s like a dog with a bone .

There’s definitely 25 left yes

You haven't said which medication it is? And what dose?

If you know of a pharmacy local that's open I'd give them a ring. The pharmacist should be able to give you advice.

I really wouldn't go to a&e for this ...just wait for 111. I mean personally I wouldn't do anything but you're clearly worried so just wait for advice for 111. You'll be fine

@HopelesslydevotedtoGu

You haven't said which medication it is? And what dose?

It’s mirtazapine, 45mg .

Other meds is diazepam 3 x 2mg today, and propanolol 3 x 40mg

There’s definitely 25 left snd 56 to start with on 17th September so that all adds up

Did you have one on the day you collected the prescription?

I really can’t imagine that 1 extra tablet would do very much harm , stop worrying .

25 is the correct number to have left as you've been taking it for 31 days.

I put my medication in one of those pill cases marked with the days of the week, that way I know for sure if I’ve taken it.

Hopefully ticking each day off on the calendar to check your medication maths will help, i agree with other posters that you should have 25 left

@HootieOwls

Did you have one on the day you collected the prescription?

I did yeah, I think I’ve probably counted it wrong in calendar !

It will probably be no problem at all but you are doing the right thing speaking to a medical person in real life

I know it's not UK-based, but www.poison.org (US poison control) does have a web-based tool for checking around potential poisonings which may give some reassurance (or suggest that you seek further help).

I’ve counted on a calendar and attached it. So today’s pill is the 31st pill you have taken.

56-31=25

@HootieOwls

I’ve counted on a calendar and attached it. So today’s pill is the 31st pill you have taken.

56-31=25

That's so nice of you. I love Mumsnet sometimes.