What is the effect of anti-depressants on the human body if overdosed or taken more than needed?

Question

If a person who's depressed overdoses on anti-depressants - what will happen to the person?

If a person who's NOT depressed AT ALL takes anti-depressants - what happens?

Just curious to know what happens when you overdose on the anti-depressants.

Answer 1

If an anti-depressant is taken out of context it will cause extreme depression and anxiety. It will worsen the problem from it's original state. If an anti-depressant is taken by someone ho is not depressed, then at first you will become somewhat drowsy. After it gets into your system which is usually 2 wks, you will end up with a chemical imbalance due to the fact that the substance in the medication was made to supply the system with what it is lacking. If you supply your system with something that wasn't needed, then it throws your body system function off of schedule. It makes sense if you think about it. I worked in a pharmacy for 8 yrs. Don't take rx's if you really don't need them. It will cause you more harm than good in the long run. Then you will have real problems. (chemical imbalance in your brain)