Cetirizine

[kateshair]

Hi shit I’ve taken 50mg of this !to treat acute anxiety. I feel ok just relaxed ! Do you think it will be okay my blood pressure is ok

That's an overdose amount. Why did you take that much?

You need to call 111 and seek medical advice.

Stupidly ! A friend advised it saying it helped her.... I’ve read in a panic just that it’s prescribed for acute anxiety... It worked I feel no anxiety but of course am concerned re potentially overdose !

Is anyone a doctor ?

Call 111.
Don’t wait for medical advice on here.

You have taken five times the recommended dose. Did you not read the packet? You need to call 111 now.

Citirizine is an anti histamine?!

I had a quick google and sometimes antihistamines are given for a short while for anxiety, but not usually citirizine.

I would call for medical advice urgently if you've taken a new drug and are unsure about if the dosage was safe.

Is this your medication it did your friend give it to you?

@kateshair are you ok?

Yes am ok...have taken this before

I have rung 111 they said to keep taking bp and if I get symptoms to call back asap

It's good that you made the call. Are there any children in the house? If so you should ask another adult to look after them until you're able to.

Please make an appointment with your GP or mental health specialist as soon as possible.

They have said that cetrazine is bendryl ?and he max dose for tat is 50mg ! So I need to not touch any more of it !!

I absolutely will do ! Think I need go back on old anti anxiety meds and not foolishly try and self medicate !!

I take 40mg daily so I imagine you're fine. Been on 40mg per day for about 20 years now

Benadryl is a brand name. The maximum daily dose is 10mg.

You need to take this more seriously. Cetirizine isn't going to kill you, but being so irresponsible with other drugs could well do. Don't ever take medication without reading the instructions, even if it's bought over the counter or off the shelf.

I imagine that the level of anxiety that caused you to overdose on the advice of a friend must mean that your life is pretty difficult right now?

I want you to make an appointment to see your doctor. He or she can prescribe something to you that will work better than overdosing on antihistimines.

@Ollivander84 That would be an off license prescription.

It's not technically prescribed as it's cheaper for me to buy online but consultant suggested it years ago
Plus buying online saves the arguments with the chemist!

Yes lots of things happening right now that have lead me to be so irresponsible! Never done anything like this before and I will never again .... so what is this difference between bendryl and certrazine was just brand and generic ?