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What Are The Overdose Side Effects Of Taking Apo-Escitalopram 20mg?

Hi I have my sister who suffers from depression, she is on apo-escitalopram 20mg, she does not keep a track of her medication, yesterday she took 8 tablets of 20mg each, along with amitriptyline 25mg , I am afraid that she overdosed, how Much of these medicines does it take to overdose , I am afraid she will kill herself What will happen to her if she took so much. Please help
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Hi,

It may result in harmful interactions. Based on the history, your sister has consumed high dose of Apo-Escitalopram along with another anti-depressant amitriptyline. Taking amitriptyline along Apo-Escitalopram can increase the risk of a serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, the effects of which include confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate and blood pressure, fever, excessive sweating, or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In its severe form coma and even death may also occur. She should be taken immediately to the ER of your near by hospital for urgent care.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Are The Overdose Side Effects Of Taking Apo-Escitalopram 20mg?

Hi, It may result in harmful interactions. Based on the history, your sister has consumed high dose of Apo-Escitalopram along with another anti-depressant amitriptyline. Taking amitriptyline along Apo-Escitalopram can increase the risk of a serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, the effects of which include confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate and blood pressure, fever, excessive sweating, or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In its severe form coma and even death may also occur. She should be taken immediately to the ER of your near by hospital for urgent care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician