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just took too much anti-depressant - reassure me please!

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essbee · 03/02/2005 23:40

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essbee · 03/02/2005 23:45

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essbee · 03/02/2005 23:46

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essbee · 03/02/2005 23:51

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HunkerMunker · 03/02/2005 23:52

You could always ring NHS direct and ask them?

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essbee · 03/02/2005 23:54

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essbee · 03/02/2005 23:55

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HunkerMunker · 03/02/2005 23:56

If you want to make yourself sick, salt water is a very good emetic.

MamaMaiasaura · 04/02/2005 00:02

essbee - you need to contact NHS direct. Is it once a day btw - maximum safe daily dose is 60mg i understand - www.mentalhealth.com/drug/p30-c04.html#Head_14

fairyfly · 04/02/2005 00:03

They wouldn't think you were topping yourself with one. Ask them , put your mind at rest. Why are you on them anyway if they made you black out, Surely the doctor should have changed your prescription.

aloha · 04/02/2005 00:03

Google cipralex overdose - I just did and found the manufacturer's prescribing information that seems to suggest that a dangerous overdose is one in excess of 600mg. SSRIs are known for being safe in overdose, unlike tricyclics.

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essbee · 04/02/2005 00:05

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MamaMaiasaura · 04/02/2005 00:06

aloha - clever you.. ohh can you do my h/w due in tomorrow.. am trying to do it but head in clouds right now. Are you on messenger btw?

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essbee · 04/02/2005 00:06

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HunkerMunker · 04/02/2005 00:07

You can call NHS Direct anonymously, I think. They give you the option at the start of the call iirc.

fairyfly · 04/02/2005 00:07

yes but its dangerous, tell your doctor and change them, it wont be on your record, everyones done it at soem point

MamaMaiasaura · 04/02/2005 00:11

u dont have to give your details to nhs direct - can be confidential

IS there a patient inforamtion leaflet in the packet?

MamaMaiasaura · 04/02/2005 00:12

hang on

MamaMaiasaura · 04/02/2005 00:21

According to BNF maximum daily dose for adults 60mg. For elderly 40mg. Not recommended for children. hth as deff not advcertisement ;)

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essbee · 04/02/2005 08:32

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throckenholt · 04/02/2005 08:48

hope you feel better soon. Definitely go back to your gp and tell him what happened and what effect they have on you - there must be something else that is better for you.

aloha · 04/02/2005 09:29

I went to bed last night just after posting. Glad you are OK now.

wobblystarryknicks · 04/02/2005 09:32

Just seen this essbee - poor you, how do you feel this morning?

melsy · 04/02/2005 09:36

I was on 30-35mg normally with cipralex/ citalopram (cipralex is like a brand version of citalopram), I was ok with upping from 20mg, I think u may juist feel abit sicky. Was that reaction in the early weeks?? Cos i got that to initially. Hope your feeling ok ? may be ring NHS direct , did u forget when u took last one ?? Ive nearly done the same too.

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