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What happens if someone 'double-doses'?

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ghostfreak
ghostfreak

Just curious to see if anyone here has taken twice their normal dose (by mistake or on purpose) and if any effects happened?

Strange question I know but was just curious smile

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Hi Ghost

    Not a medical person but what dose are we talking being doubled?

    If unsure ring nhs direct and ask them.

    ring: 0845 4647

    Melbi

  • ghostfreak
    ghostfreak

    Posted

    Umm should have thought of that lol.

    Say a person is taking 20mg and then takes 40mg the next day?

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    The best thing to do is phone NHS Direct and ask them or if really concerned take them to their nearest A&E.

    Melbi x

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Just ask your Dr Ghost. I was taking 20mg for 2 weeks, felt crap, went back to Dr's who doubled the dose to 40 mg. I just think everyone's different and reacts different ways to different dosages.

    Im still on 40 and it's going well. I believe you can take as much as 80 - if prescribed by a Dr - it just depends on the individual and what they need

    If you've taken 2 by mistake, I wouldnt worry babe x

  • ghostfreak
    ghostfreak

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies Melbi and Suz smile
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Morning Ghost

    How are things? Are you feeling any better?

    Melbi xxx

  • ghostfreak
    ghostfreak

    Posted

    Melbi,

    I didn't seem to have that burst of energy this morning, I did quite a lot of work but didn't feel the buzz that I had for a few days there.

    I went to a theatre play last night (that my girlfriend is in) called Sweet Charity - was a great night (over 2 hours) and felt very relaxed and not at all nervous going down to it smile

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Well done Ghost :D

    Don't worry too much about not having that 'extra' step this morning - even people who are not suffering this terrible illness have the occasional off days.

    We are permitted to also have them :shock:

    I'm off out now for the day but will be back around 4pm.

    Take it easy

    Love Melbi xxx

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