Abstract

Seizures, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Rhabdomyolysis as a Result of Ingestion of Venlafaxine and Lamotrigine

Peano C~~Leikin J B~~Hanashiro P K

Year: 1997 Source: Annals of Emergency Medicine, v.30, no.5, (November 1997), p.704-708 SIEC No: 19980625

The authors present the case of a 38-year-old man who was admitted to the emergency department because of a suicide attempt. One hour after overdosing, the patient was still voicing suicidal ideations. The effects of the drug overdose & the treatment course are described. (29 refs.)