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Question: I have just inadvertently taken 3 (possibly 4 but I think 3) full guanfacine (1 mg) tablets. My current dosage is to take 1/2 tablet 3 times a day. I take a large number of capsules and tablets, especially early in the day. Since I was up all night (having taken my least 1/2 tablet at about 1:00 am.). I slept about 4 hours today so this was my first dose of ANY pills today. I have extraordinary Sonia's difficulties so take high doses of Sudogest (120 mg 4 times a day), I had already taken my first 120 mg dose of the day. Somehow I think I thought the tablets of guanfacine had a set out to cut in half were Sudogest (both tablets were small , round, & white). It's been 1/2 hour or more since I took the overdose of guanfacine and I still feel fine. I have read about the possible side effects of guanfacine.
How worried should I be and what should I expect when?
Thank you.
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How worried should I be and what should I expect when?
Thank you.
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Brief Answer:
You would be fine!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this mistake. 4mg is well within the acceptable limits as as much as 7mg can be prescribed daily. I recommend you continue to monitor only at this time. Nothing bad should really happen to you. Stop further dosages scheduled within the next 24hours.
I hope this helps. Keep me updated. I wish you well. Feel free to keep me updated and follow up if need be.
You would be fine!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this mistake. 4mg is well within the acceptable limits as as much as 7mg can be prescribed daily. I recommend you continue to monitor only at this time. Nothing bad should really happen to you. Stop further dosages scheduled within the next 24hours.
I hope this helps. Keep me updated. I wish you well. Feel free to keep me updated and follow up if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you, Dr. Ditah!
Looking now at the question I sent (though I did check it before hitting "send") it's a wonder that you could adequately answer my question (I see that Auto-correct "revised" my inquiry!): "Last" became "least" and "sinus" became "Sonia's."
Nevertheless, thank you very much for your response. It has definitely allayed my anxiety regarding this issue!
Warmest regards,
Lorraine
Looking now at the question I sent (though I did check it before hitting "send") it's a wonder that you could adequately answer my question (I see that Auto-correct "revised" my inquiry!): "Last" became "least" and "sinus" became "Sonia's."
Nevertheless, thank you very much for your response. It has definitely allayed my anxiety regarding this issue!
Warmest regards,
Lorraine
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The few grammatical lapses had no bearing on the overall content and comprehension. How are you doing today?
Hope to hear from you!
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The few grammatical lapses had no bearing on the overall content and comprehension. How are you doing today?
Hope to hear from you!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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