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Tricyclic antidepressant overdose history and symptoms
Introduction
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History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
The peripheral autonomic nervous system, central nervous system and the heart are the main systems that are affected following overdose. Initial or mild symptoms typically develop within 2 hours and include:
- Tachycardia
- Drowsiness
- A dry mouth
- Nausea and vomiting
- Urinary retention
- Confusion
- Agitation
- Headache.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]