What Should Be Done After Quinipril And Lorazepam Overdose?

Posted on Sat, 24 May 2014

Question: accidentally overdosed on 60 mgs of quinipril and 0.5 lorazepam. thought I took 600 mgs of advil

Answered by Dr. Nsah Bernard (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If no immediate reaction just stay calm

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting on HCM,

If after accidentally taking and you did not experience any adverse reaction, just stay calm and wait until you can continue taking next dose. Do inform your doctor about this situation, as your prescription might finish before your next refill of the antihypertensive; quinapril (maximum daily dose is 80mg- above which is an overdose).
Drink much fluids (while making sure that your blood pressure does not rise-measure every 2 hours i.e if you have a home BP machine) to flush out the excess drug from your system.
If you are not manifesting any extra symptoms, then I believe there is nothing you should be worried about.

Hope this helps and wish you the best.
Dr. Nsah

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