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My son oded on a anti depressant and had a seizure, we took him to the hospital. since then he has had four more and we are back in the er. is he ok?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Seizures: Not sure what medications the hospital prescribed him, but he needs to see a neurologist.

Answered 2/3/2013

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

OD on antidepressant: He probably will be fine. The bigger problem is that he has no control - you have to keep all medication away from him - you give him what he needs and watch him take it. Also given that he oded - i assume not by accident - make sure he also attends with a psychiatrist and a psychologist.

Answered 2/4/2013

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? took meds again: There are issues here. Has he again taken too much antidepressant again. If not, the initial overdose may have uncovered an underlying seizure disorder. He should be followed by a neurologist, have electroencephalograms and be started a=on anti seizure medications.

Answered 6/29/2015

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