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2017-08-17 06:11:16
My friend is going thru lot of depression nd doctr advised him zapiz .25mg but he keeps saying he will take zapiz. 25 mg in overdose he once wanted to eat 20 tablets tgthr ....m really scared for him ...please tell me what can happen if he take such overdose ....thiugh we r always hiding medicine from him..can this be life threatening??
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Hello. The problem which you have stated appears to be grave one. He needs immediate help from a Psychiatrist as his condition is suggestive of severe Depression with risk of harm to self. Be cautious.
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contact a Psychiatrist urgently
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don't leave the patient alone. remove all medicines and things that can be used for harming oneself

Answered2017-08-18 09:40:41

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