Suggest Treatment For After Effects Of Overdose Of Lexapro

Posted on Fri, 8 Sep 2017

Question: I tried to commit suicide maybe 3 weeks ago. I consumed 26 20mg lexapro w a glass of wine. I took a long nap, woke up very confused, tremors. I wasn't able to fall asleep for about 3 days after. Ive been having headaches and now am randomly getting pin and needle feeling in my head, tongue, both my arms, and seeing stars.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is after effect of over dose of Lexapro

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic..

I read your query and understand your concerns.

The feelings of pin and needle sensation, abnormal sensation on various parts of body is after effect of high dose of lexapro. The effect may last for 4-6 weeks and there is possibility that you will be alright over the next few weeks.

Most of the individuals with such symptoms do not need any specific and additional treatment and same is expected in your case. However if the symptoms are excessive a use of Lyrica can be undertaken. I often use 75 mg twice a day in such scenario for adult individuals.

I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar