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I normally take 20 milligrams of lysine april i accidentally took double dose what should i do hi and welcome to the site my name is hope i can provide some helpful medical information for you today you’ll want to drink a lot of water and avoid alcohol or any other medications that can lower blood pressure or cause weakness or dizziness so any sedative should
Be avoided how long ago did you take the double dose 30 minutes ago are you feeling okay right now do you have a pressure cuff this medication peaks affected about seven hours after taking sweating otherwise okay yes i have a pressure cuff so depending on what time zone you’re in the peak will be at night when you’re sleeping do you have any other medical
Conditions or taking any other medication the main risk of double dose will be low blood pressure for which treatment would be hydration something like gatorade with electrolytes would be best rehydration salts for example mixed with water pressure is 179 over 112. i have diabetes take insulin imipram simvastatin so the pressure is high right now the medication
Hasn’t kicked in yet and you’re maybe feeling stressed definitely feeling stressed when do you usually take the imipram if at bedtime you’ll want to be very careful especially if you get up during the night it would be possible to faint i took it at 10 o’clock okay so the question is whether you’re feeling stressed enough to seek care or want to stay at home if
There is someone who can be with you so you don’t run into trouble during the night that would be helpful i’d like to stay home if possible if it is safe if not at least put a container by the bed so you don’t have to get up to pee during the night especially since you’ll want to be drinking fluids yes a double dose is not likely to do much harm besides lower the
Pressure and make you dizzy if you get up the risk is fainting and falling causing an injury that is the main danger thank you will get up with me if i have to get up during the night that is good i’m glad you have someone there with you drinks fluids but be sure it’s an electrolyte type of solution like gatorade or rehydration salts a sports drink for example
With the diabetes you’ll have to watch the sugar though if there is a 24-hour pharmacy some rehydration salts would be ideal remember the medication will peak effect seven hours after taking our daughter just said she is gatorade so i guess we are okay okay anything else i can help with tonight no thanks for your help you’re welcome i hope it goes well thanks
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I accidentally took double dose of Lisinopril. Is it dangerous? By JustAnswer-Q\u0026A
