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Seizure resulting from a venlafaxine overdose
C M White1, R A Gailey, G M Levin
1Drug Information Center, Hartford Hospital, CT 06102, USA.
The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|February 1, 1997
Summary
This case report details a venlafaxine overdose where a patient experienced a generalized seizure. Fortunately, no further complications arose after discontinuing the medication.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Toxicology
Background:
- Venlafaxine is a widely prescribed antidepressant.
- Overdose cases require careful management due to potential toxicity.
Observation:
- A 40-year-old woman ingested 1300 mg of venlafaxine.
- The overdose precipitated a witnessed generalized seizure.
Findings:
- This represents the first reported instance of venlafaxine overdose causing a seizure.
- The patient recovered without further adverse events after venlafaxine cessation.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for venlafaxine-induced seizures in overdose scenarios.
- Suggests that conservative management may be appropriate in select venlafaxine overdose cases.