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Overdose 5 Days Ago, New Symptoms Today

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LetItRain88 · 06/07/2018 12:09

Hello

I overdosed on paracetamol and sertraline on Sunday (it's now Friday). It's a whole long story and I don't really want to go into it, but long story short I was diagnosed with post natal depression and a mental breakdown and the logical/non-break down me doesn't want to die and doesn't even remember taking the OD. Its like I left my own body, smashed up the kitchen and took a bunch of pills. My paracetamol levels were over 100and something when I got to hospital. I really don't know much about these things, if anything, but that's what the nurse told me and I'm not sure if that's a lot or not much or anything.

Sorry, cut to the chase, basically I was hospitalised for two days on a drip. Was discharged Tuesday and felt ok, if a bit hung over for want of a better description. Wednesday and Thursday I felt better, just embarrassed and confused but not unwell. However today I've woken up feeling awful. I'm having hot flashes, feel nauseous but not vomited, have a mild headache. I don't have stomach pain and no yellowing of the eyes or anything like that.

Is this worrying? Or to be expected?

Again please none of the "don't do it" talks, I don't want to do it, I never even knew it was on my agenda until I came to in hospital with a drip in my arm. It was a break down and I'm getting help. Thanks

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fantasmasgoria1 · 06/07/2018 15:02

I took a massive overdose four years ago. I was in hospital on drips to prevent kidney and liver failure. I felt like I had been beaten up! For days I felt poorly. Please seek medical attention if you are worried. I had similar symptoms to you and they went away after a few days. Glad you are receiving support.

pambeasley · 06/07/2018 15:26

I would definitely ask for a check up op, just to be safe.

I'm sorry you've been feeling so shit. Sorry I don't have great advice, only empathy. Will give you a ThanksThanks instead

Applesandoranges1 · 06/07/2018 15:29

Please go to your Gp or local a&e and have your bloods checked. They will want to check your liver and kidney function.

The symptoms could be your body processing the by products of the drugs you took but I would err on the side of caution and get checked over.

I hope you feel better soon x

Olikingcharles · 08/07/2018 03:01

Please get yourself to a doctor. I recently did the same thing but with only paracetamol. Same treatment two days in hospital on a drip however my liver enzymes went crazy high on the morning i was due for release. Ended up back on drip for a further 7 days. I'm ok now well physically emotionally not so. Please just get checked out just be sure it's only a blood test. Hugs hope you feel better soon.

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