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Analysis of sertraline-only overdoses

W Klein-Schwartz1, B Anderson

  • 1Maryland Poison Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore 21201, USA.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Sertraline overdose is generally not toxic. Most patients experienced no symptoms, and those who did had only mild effects, indicating low toxicity for this antidepressant.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like sertraline are widely prescribed antidepressants.
  • Preliminary data suggest sertraline possesses low inherent toxicity.
  • Previous studies on sertraline overdose were limited by small sample sizes or the presence of coingestants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the toxicity profile of sertraline when taken in overdose, excluding cases with coingestants.
  • To assess the clinical outcomes and management of patients with sertraline-only overdoses.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective and prospective study was conducted over a 2-year and 6-month period, respectively, at a regional poison center.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, ingested dose, symptoms, and treatment received.
  • A total of 52 patients with sertraline-only overdoses were included in the analysis.

Main Results:

  • The mean ingested dose was 727 +/- 686 mg.
  • A significant proportion of patients (34 out of 52) remained asymptomatic.
  • Symptomatic patients exhibited mild central nervous system, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal effects. Two cases of transient bradycardia were noted.
  • Most adult and adolescent patients were treated in a healthcare facility, while a majority of younger children were managed at home.

Conclusions:

  • Sertraline-only overdoses are associated with a low risk of serious toxicity.
  • Mild symptoms, if present, typically resolve without specific intervention.
  • The findings support the notion that sertraline has a favorable safety profile even in overdose scenarios.

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