I accidentally took too much Lexapro - what should I do?

Question

I am supposed to take 1 Lexapro (20mg) each morning. At night, I take 1 Lamictal (100mg). Well, I just accidentally took another Lexapro instead of the Lamictal! So, I went ahead and took my lamictal too, but what do I do about the fact that I have had too much lexapro today? When should I take my next dose?

It's too late to call the pharmacy or doctor. (it's 11:25 pm here).

Answer 1

Well, one day of double-dose Lexapro shouldn't really hurt you. If you normally experience any nausea, headaches, or whatever (I don't know what's normal for it), they might increase for a while. Or you may get some of the common side effects that you normally don't get. Definitely watch it next time though. Maybe get one of those weekly pill cases (usu. aimed at seniors) that have a spot for AM pills and PM pills to help prevent it. They have them just about anywhere that sells over-the-counter pain/cold/flu meds.

Call your doctor's office or pharmacy tomorrow morning about it. They'll be able to tell you if you should take your morning pill as normal, wait 'til the next morning, or stagger a bit to help keep it going in your system.

Answer 2

Call your doctor or psychiatrist. They should have someone on call. Also, if there is a 24-hr pharmacy nearby, call them in meantime.

Too much medicine is a problem; how serious this might be depends on your body size & metabolism, which med you took too much of, and what other meds you are on!
This is why you need to talk to your doctor /or doc on call.

If you have any unusual symptoms, go to Emergency.

Check below for info on lexapro od.
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Answer 3

LEXAPRO (like most of the SSRI antidepressants) is, in general, not lethal even in large doses—although taking any medication over the prescribed amount is never a good idea.

For patients who have taken "too much" LEXAPRO, alone or in combination with other drugs and/or alcohol, have experienced dizziness, sweating, nausea, vomiting, tremor, somnolence, sinus tachycardia, and convulsions. In more rare cases, observed symptoms included amnesia, confusion, coma, hyperventilation, cyanosis, rhabdomyolysis, and ECG changes (including QTc prolongation, nodal rhythm, ventricular arrhythmia, and one possible case of torsades de pointes).

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have taken too much of this medication.and if you have Symptoms of an Lexapro overdose which are, as already told, nausea, vomiting, tremor, sweating, rapid heartbeat, confusion, dizziness, seizures, and coma.

I your case I suggest you to watch the effects and call the Pharmacy if you feel very uncomfortable. You can also skip one dose of Laxapro only, if the side effects are more.-

Answer 4

If there's no 24 hour pharmacy, I would call a hospital and ask them your question. I think you will be all right but if you can get through tomorrow, I would wait until day after tomorrow to take another Lexapro. Good luck to you.

Answer 5

From what I've just read, an overdose of Lexapro doesn't occur until you take at least 600 mg. No worries.

The other poster is right, you could also try calling poison control or checking their site. http://www.poison.org/

Answer 6

I take Lamictal and have taken ADs before. Don't sweat it. It'll wash out. ADs take a few weeks to work, so this will hardly register. If you are in a depressed period, then take your morning dose. If not, skip tomorrow. Lex has a fairly long half-life, meaning it won't be as if you are w/o any in your system. For peace of mind, contact your pdoc tomorrow to confirm.

Worse case, you'll feel whatever side effect you had when you first went on the Lex.

Answer 7

You don't have a all night pharmacy in your area? If not
1-800-222-1222 is poison control.

Answer 8

look for a 24hr pharmacy call them first,if you can't find one call the doctor.or you could call poison control center.