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What Are The Effects Of Overdose Of Aripiprazole?
Question: I took an overdose of Aripiprazole (Abilify) two days ago. I took 210mg. I have had no effects from this. My psychiatrist and therapist are aware of the overdose. Am I likely to experience any delayed effects from this?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
The symptoms of Aripiprazole overdose may be different in every person and this depends from their metabolism ,the amount taken etc.
So for the same dose ,different persons will experience different symptoms.
An overdose in Aripiprazole will cause symptoms within hours of taking the drug and immediate medical assistance is required.The treatment is supportive one ,which means that the treatment focus on treating the specific symptoms that are different for every patient.
Aripiprazole overdose is not known to cause delayed effects or later consequences.The critical moments are the first 6-8 hours of overdose.It is very unlikely for the symptoms to start after first 24 hours.
This can happen with other anti-psychotics but it is not characteristic for Aripiprazole.
Since you haven't had any symptoms of overdose for 2 days ,it is very unlikely to experience any symptom later.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
The symptoms of Aripiprazole overdose may be different in every person and this depends from their metabolism ,the amount taken etc.
So for the same dose ,different persons will experience different symptoms.
An overdose in Aripiprazole will cause symptoms within hours of taking the drug and immediate medical assistance is required.The treatment is supportive one ,which means that the treatment focus on treating the specific symptoms that are different for every patient.
Aripiprazole overdose is not known to cause delayed effects or later consequences.The critical moments are the first 6-8 hours of overdose.It is very unlikely for the symptoms to start after first 24 hours.
This can happen with other anti-psychotics but it is not characteristic for Aripiprazole.
Since you haven't had any symptoms of overdose for 2 days ,it is very unlikely to experience any symptom later.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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