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Posted by Au Lus on October 11, 2004, at 7:22:42
Hi!
Is taking too many Prozacs at once is life threatning?
thx
Posted by King Vultan on October 11, 2004, at 8:10:41
In reply to is taking too many prozacs dangerous?, posted by Au Lus on October 11, 2004, at 7:22:42
> Hi!
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> Is taking too many Prozacs at once is life threatning?
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> thx
No, but it's not a good idea, either. The medication should be taken as directed for the best therapeutic results.Todd
Posted by linkadge on October 11, 2004, at 9:55:07
In reply to Re: is taking too many prozacs dangerous?, posted by King Vultan on October 11, 2004, at 8:10:41
If you mean taking a high perscribed dose - no. If you mean overdosing - yes.
Linkadge
Posted by Au Lus on October 11, 2004, at 10:32:42
In reply to Re: is taking too many prozacs dangerous?, posted by linkadge on October 11, 2004, at 9:55:07
> If you mean taking a high perscribed dose - no. If you mean overdosing - yes.
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> LinkadgeI meant Overdosing......Overdosing can cause Death???
Posted by linkadge on October 11, 2004, at 11:19:56
In reply to Re: is taking too many prozacs dangerous?, posted by Au Lus on October 11, 2004, at 10:32:42
The problem with overdosing on drugs is that 99% of the time statistically you still live, but you stand a chance of messing up your brain (ie still alive but more depressed).
I found prozac made my depression much worse. I would talk to your doctor about alternatives. Have you tried other AD medications ??
Linkadge
Posted by Larry Hoover on October 11, 2004, at 11:41:40
In reply to Re: is taking too many prozacs dangerous?, posted by Au Lus on October 11, 2004, at 10:32:42
> > If you mean taking a high perscribed dose - no. If you mean overdosing - yes.
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> > Linkadge
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> I meant Overdosing......Overdosing can cause Death???It would make you feel very unpleasant indeed. I can't categorically guarantee this statement, but xxx. The answer to your question is xxx.
Lar
Posted by cache-monkey on October 11, 2004, at 13:15:19
In reply to Re: is taking too many prozacs dangerous?, posted by Au Lus on October 11, 2004, at 10:32:42
> > If you mean taking a high perscribed dose - no. If you mean overdosing - yes.
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> > Linkadge
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> I meant Overdosing......Overdosing can cause Death???
>There is a case report of a woman taking xxx mg of Prozac without adverse effects other than nausea and drowsiness. One of the selling points of SSRIs is their safety in overdose.
That being said, I think that overdosing could be extremely mentally and physically uncomfortable, depending on how you react to the medication. And most of the findings on SSRI overdose safety (e.g. http://www.biopsychiatry.com/ssriod.htm ) have focused on overdose in monotherapy. Too much Prozac while on a cocktail of drugs could potentially lead to dangerous interactions.
Why are you interested? Is it just academic? [I do hope that you are not casting about for a way to harm yourself...]
cache-monkey
Posted by mike lynch on October 11, 2004, at 22:22:11
In reply to Re: is taking too many prozacs dangerous? » Au Lus, posted by cache-monkey on October 11, 2004, at 13:15:19
Ok umm no offense.. but what were you smoking when you decided to ask this question.. Prozac is a drug.. it's nothing to mess around with, overdose can lead to a life threatning condition known as serotonin syndrome..why would you want to take more then prescribed???
Posted by linkadge on October 12, 2004, at 11:22:01
In reply to Re: is taking too many prozacs dangerous?, posted by mike lynch on October 11, 2004, at 22:22:11
This was probably asked as an attempt to reach out.
Linkadge
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 12, 2004, at 19:57:56
In reply to Re: is taking too many prozacs dangerous? » Au Lus, posted by cache-monkey on October 11, 2004, at 13:15:19
> I can't categorically guarantee this statement, but xxx. The answer to your question is xxx.
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> Lar> There is a case report of a woman taking xxx mg of Prozac without adverse effects other than nausea and drowsiness.
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> I do hope that you are not casting about for a way to harm yourself...
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> cache-monkeyPlease don't discuss specific ways of harming oneself, including what doses may or may not be safe.
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Posted by Au lus on October 13, 2004, at 12:48:57
In reply to Re: ways of harming oneself » Larry Hoover » cache-monkey, posted by Dr. Bob on October 12, 2004, at 19:57:56
> > I can't categorically guarantee this statement, but xxx. The answer to your question is xxx.
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> > Lar
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> > There is a case report of a woman taking xxx mg of Prozac without adverse effects other than nausea and drowsiness.
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> > I do hope that you are not casting about for a way to harm yourself...
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> > cache-monkey
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> Please don't discuss specific ways of harming oneself, including what doses may or may not be safe.
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> If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, please see the FAQ:
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
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> Follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. Thanks,
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> BobI think this is taking a wrong turn. I was just curious abt the effects and my question was purely academic. I am not trying to find a way to harm myself or anybody else for that matter.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 15, 2004, at 0:40:27
In reply to Re: ways of harming oneself, posted by Au lus on October 13, 2004, at 12:48:57
> I am not trying to find a way to harm myself or anybody else for that matter.
Good, but others might be...
Bob
Posted by au lus on October 15, 2004, at 8:29:21
In reply to Re: ways of harming oneself, posted by Dr. Bob on October 15, 2004, at 0:40:27
> > I am not trying to find a way to harm myself or anybody else for that matter.
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> Good, but others might be...
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> Bob
Makes sense. Sorry.......
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