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Posted by ctc on October 13, 2003, at 19:29:16
PLEASE AMSWER FAST - MY FRIEND HAS JUSTTAKEN @ 35 CAPSULES (IN HOT TEA). IF I CALL 911 and she is NNOT in danger...just give me your esponses ASAP
Posted by waterfall on October 13, 2003, at 19:31:53
In reply to Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by ctc on October 13, 2003, at 19:29:16
CALL 911 RIGHT NOW AND ASK THEM!!!!!!!!!!
WATERFALL
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> PLEASE AMSWER FAST - MY FRIEND HAS JUSTTAKEN @ 35 CAPSULES (IN HOT TEA). IF I CALL 911 and she is NNOT in danger...just give me your esponses ASAP
Posted by ctc on October 13, 2003, at 19:34:46
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by waterfall on October 13, 2003, at 19:31:53
Can't do that. Can't explain either. I just want to know if Lexapor is dangerous.
Posted by waterfall on October 13, 2003, at 19:37:47
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by ctc on October 13, 2003, at 19:34:46
YOU MUST SPEAK WITH A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. THE AMERICAN ASSOC OF POISON CONTROL CENTERS HAS THIS NUMBER 1-800-222-1222.
ON THEIR WEB SITEPLEASE MAKE A CALL
> Can't do that. Can't explain either. I just want to know if Lexapor is dangerous.
Posted by ctc on October 13, 2003, at 19:52:13
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by waterfall on October 13, 2003, at 19:37:47
He just told me he was starting today from 600 mg Effecor to 20 mg Lexapro (well, really 450 Effexor). I have reviewed the Effexor withdraw thread but found nothing like this. HELP!
Posted by ctc on October 13, 2003, at 19:57:48
In reply to Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by ctc on October 13, 2003, at 19:29:16
Thanks, Waterfall, to being there!
Posted by becksA on October 14, 2003, at 1:14:53
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE » ctc, posted by ctc on October 13, 2003, at 19:57:48
um...say whaaaaaaaaa?
Posted by Mariposa on October 14, 2003, at 11:14:54
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by ctc on October 13, 2003, at 19:34:08
> Can't do that. Can't explain either. I just want to know if Lexapor is dangerous.
Do a searcvh on *Lexapro overdose* and you'll find sites like
"www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/lexapro"
From a breif perussal of these and others, Lexapro overdose does not seem to be *fatal*
Posted by Penny on October 14, 2003, at 12:07:13
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE » ctc, posted by Mariposa on October 14, 2003, at 11:14:54
> > Can't do that. Can't explain either. I just want to know if Lexapor is dangerous.
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> Do a searcvh on *Lexapro overdose* and you'll find sites like
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> "www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/lexapro"
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> "pharma-help.com/lexapro"
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> From a breif perussal of these and others, Lexapro overdose does not seem to be *fatal*Maybe not, but overdosing in general is a bad idea. It is a sign that something is SERIOUSLY wrong and that person needs help. Even if this wasn't a *serious* suicide attempt, even it it was half-hearted, it doesn't mean there won't be a more serious attempt next time...
If someone attempts suicide, and you know about it, you should really get them to a hospital. It's not up to you to determine what kind of help they need, and I, for one, would feel terrible if I knew a friend had half-heartedly attempted suicide and I didn't do anything, and then they later tried again and succeeded.
So, whether that amount of Lexapro is fatal or not is irrelevant...an overdose is an overdose, and that person needs help.
P
Posted by stjames on October 14, 2003, at 13:25:54
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by Penny on October 14, 2003, at 12:07:13
> Maybe not, but overdosing in general is a bad idea. It is a sign that something is SERIOUSLY wrong and that person needs help. Even if this wasn't a *serious* suicide attempt, even it it was half-hearted, it doesn't mean there won't be a more serious attempt next time...
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> If someone attempts suicide, and you know about it, you should really get them to a hospital. It's not up to you to determine what kind of help they need, and I, for one, would feel terrible if I knew a friend had half-heartedly attempted suicide and I didn't do anything, and then they later tried again and succeeded.
>I totally agree.
Posted by Mariposa on October 14, 2003, at 13:45:32
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by stjames on October 14, 2003, at 13:25:54
I feel *stupid* in that I did not include a recommendation as well that your friend NEEDS HELP. My nephew committed suicide at 16 years old and it was a terrible thing for the whole family. Any *attempt* whether serious or not is still a cry for help and should be addressed IMMEDIATELY!!! Please do not sit by and hope it will get better with just your help or help of friends, this requires professional assistance ASAP!!
I was just trying to give some reasurance that an OD of Lex may not be *fatal*, however any OD, aspirin, vitamins, etc., can have side effects and be detrimental to your health even if not fatal.~~~8|8
Posted by stjames on October 14, 2003, at 17:47:44
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by Mariposa on October 14, 2003, at 13:45:32
> I was just trying to give some reasurance that an OD of Lex may not be *fatal*,
For me, I have decided it is a bad idea to give the above info. I feel all it will do is keep someone from seaking help and the next time
they might be sucessful. And now they know whatever med will not work for this.In this situation the only right thing to do is seak help, all other info just gives reasons not to seak help. Yes, someone may feel better knowing
whatever cannot kill their friend, but this person is
****not the person trying to kill themselves****,
so who are we really helping here ?Sometimes too much info is deadly.
Posted by Mariposa on October 14, 2003, at 18:12:11
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by stjames on October 14, 2003, at 17:47:44
> > I was just trying to give some reasurance that an OD of Lex may not be *fatal*,
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> For me, I have decided it is a bad idea to give the above info. I feel all it will do is keep someone from seaking help and the next time
> they might be sucessful. And now they know whatever med will not work for this.
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> In this situation the only right thing to do is seak help, all other info just gives reasons not to seak help. Yes, someone may feel better knowing
> whatever cannot kill their friend, but this person is
> ****not the person trying to kill themselves****,
> so who are we really helping here ?
>
> Sometimes too much info is deadly.Thank you for your words of wisdom....sometimes we cause more trouble even though we have the best of intentions.....and I agree that providing info that could deter another from getting help is a bad idea all around.
Will be more careful in the future, and thanks again for your guidance on this!!~~~8|8
Posted by stjames on October 14, 2003, at 18:52:53
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE » stjames, posted by Mariposa on October 14, 2003, at 18:12:11
> Will be more careful in the future, and thanks again for your guidance on this!!~~~8|8
Your heart is in the right place, you wanted to help. That is what matters, to me.
It is very hard to realize there is nothing we can do to make someone better. They have to want it. All we can do is support them getting help.
Often I feel like we have to just cross our fingers and watch what happens, happen. Doing something "feels" better, but the issues are so frigging complex. Too complex for one person to take on themselves.
Posted by Mariposa on October 14, 2003, at 23:58:39
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by stjames on October 14, 2003, at 18:52:53
> > Will be more careful in the future, and thanks again for your guidance on this!!~~~8|8
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> Your heart is in the right place, you wanted to help. That is what matters, to me.
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> It is very hard to realize there is nothing we can do to make someone better. They have to want it. All we can do is support them getting help.
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> Often I feel like we have to just cross our fingers and watch what happens, happen. Doing something "feels" better, but the issues are so frigging complex. Too complex for one person to take on themselves.Hit the Nail on the head....you understand and are eloquent besides, I appreciate what you have done for me, and I will remember your advice. Thanks again!~~~8|8
Posted by ctc on October 15, 2003, at 16:37:40
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE » stjames, posted by Mariposa on October 14, 2003, at 23:58:39
Just wanted all to know - the 39 tablets of Lexapro (taken in hot tea) did nothing...just let me get some sleep I needed. On the one hand, I am deeply disappointed; I was so ready to pack it in. On the other, I got to see an other sunrise. I just wonder what the damn drug was supposed to do to help me out.
Whole thing came about because of a new shrink who was treating me as a number and when I pointed out he had also prescribed a med I had been taking but at 1/3 the dose, became very haughty as though I had made the mistake. Second time he had done this...made a mistake in prescription.
He was also incredible rude to my case manager who was sitting in with me during the "consulatation".
My other psychiatrist (in another state) always addressed any change in my meds and let me know what to expect.
I am totally non-confrontational but today put in calls to him and my case manager about my terrible disappointment in him.
I deeply apologize for any concern I caused...I will keep my mouth shut and sign off.
> > > Will be more careful in the future, and thanks again for your guidance on this!!~~~8|8
> >
> > Your heart is in the right place, you wanted to help. That is what matters, to me.
> >
> > It is very hard to realize there is nothing we can do to make someone better. They have to want it. All we can do is support them getting help.
> >
> > Often I feel like we have to just cross our fingers and watch what happens, happen. Doing something "feels" better, but the issues are so frigging complex. Too complex for one person to take on themselves.
>
> Hit the Nail on the head....you understand and are eloquent besides, I appreciate what you have done for me, and I will remember your advice. Thanks again!~~~8|8
Posted by stjames on October 15, 2003, at 18:26:38
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by ctc on October 15, 2003, at 16:37:40
I deeply apologize for any concern I caused...I will keep my mouth shut and sign off
Why did you not tell us the truth the first time ?
Now I will question everything you say, and probably just not read your posts. This is too bad.
Posted by Lynk on June 2, 2007, at 0:15:54
In reply to Re: Lexapro/SUICIDE, posted by Penny on October 14, 2003, at 12:07:13
If Lexapro is taken with other meds,Like Clonazepan,Then is it fatal?Please Help me understand.
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