How Long For Amitriptyline To Take Effect?
Elavil overdose; Adepril overdose; Endep overdose; Enovil overdose; Trepiline overdose
Home Treatment
This can be a very serious overdose. Seek immediatemedical help.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- Amount swallowed
- If the medication was prescribed for the patient
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
The National Poison Control Center...
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