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Is It Possible To Check For Antidepressant Sedatives In Body By Any Test?

Hello.

According to side effects (which I still have) and health condition I have some doubts that I was drugged with antidepressant sedatives ( like Escitalopram ) . What tests can be done to check it? Is it possible to discover after a few months ? I heard about the DNA test ?

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Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Yes, tests are available to detect levels of anti-depressants in blood as well as urine.
However, before undergoing these tests, I suggest you to consult your physician for clinical assessment and review of the drug dosage.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Is It Possible To Check For Antidepressant Sedatives In Body By Any Test?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Yes, tests are available to detect levels of anti-depressants in blood as well as urine. However, before undergoing these tests, I suggest you to consult your physician for clinical assessment and review of the drug dosage. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal