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Can someone's previous overdose (from more than two months ago) cause them to suddenly go unconscious or fall into a coma?
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Overdose 2 months earlier would not be a cause of coma. However, repeat overdose would need to excluded as a suicidal person may repeat the overdosing.
Answered 9/8/2021
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Depending upon the characteristics of the overdose and potential brain injury consequences, might wonder about post OD epilepsy or cardiac arrhythmias. As cogently mentioned by Dr Singh, important to consider repeat OD's. Critical to contact your primary doctor about these events ASAP.
Answered 9/9/2021
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