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antabuse overdose

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kaylasmum · 15/07/2012 23:10

hi just wondering if anyone can offer some advice,

My dd's bf is an alcoholic, he goes on 2/3 day benders. He was given antabuse but only takes it sometimes. Yesterday he took 30 tablets and has been feeling awful since. He won't seek medical advice.

Does anyone know if he needs to see a doctor or would he be a lot worse than he is by now.

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kaylasmum · 15/07/2012 23:17

anyone?

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Selks · 15/07/2012 23:26

I don't know about Antabuse in specific, but he's clearly taken a deliberate overdose and for that reason alone he should get medical attention. You can leave this up to him if you want but you can also call an ambulance if you are concerned.
Sorry that you are having to deal with this.

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kaylasmum · 15/07/2012 23:35

every time he goes on a bender he threatens to kill himself. He says he wants to die. My dd went to see him today and he was finding it difficult to breathe. I'm just wondering if there was going to be any serious reaction if it would be quick or if it could take some time to cause serious ill health. My dd said she was going to phone an ambulance but he said he would refuse treatment. Don't really know what to do.

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Cailleach · 16/07/2012 00:56

A quick Google turned up an NHS leaflet which says Antabuse is "dangerous in overdose" but gave no further details than that.

If I were you I'd give NHS Direct a quick call and ask their advice. If someone is suicidal they could possibly be treated without their consent under the Mental Health Act, but a doctor would need to make a call on that.

Hope things work out for you..

Selks · 16/07/2012 21:48

How old is your DD? Please don't let her see him in this state or be responsible for dealing with overdoses. That is massively emotionally damaging for her Sad

Just call an ambulance for him yourself (or let someone else do it) - you don't even need to be there. If he refuses to go in it then that is up to him. You could consider also contacting the mental health crisis team for the area or his GP - request the GP to take action in relation to urgent mental health concerns.

How are things today?

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kaylasmum · 17/07/2012 08:59

hi, my dd is 20. They have a child together.

He seems to be ok now but he'll most probably do it again. He told my dd that he's going to see an alcohol counsellor.

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