Fatality of od-ing on antidepressants?

[BasilThePlant]

I have been planning to OD for a bit. Due to a past attempt being an OD as well, my mother has locked away all pills, but gives me a weeks worth of an antidepressant called sertraline every week. I have been saving them in a plastic baggie instead of taking them, planning to OD once the bag fills (its a sandwich size), with no set number. I just hope it fills by the end of this year, so I can finish my school year, and OD before summer. I'm just wondering if that would possibly fatal? Do antidepressant harm you enough to kill you? Or should I try a different method? I have also debated hanging and slitting my wrist/throat, however, ODing is easier, so I don't have a survival instinct preventing me from going through with it. Thank you so much, and any advice or other methods that could be viable are appreciated!

 

[CantDoIt]

From my understanding and time on this forum...this method is not generally advised due to it being unreliable (usually fails) and also possibly painful.

 

[GuessWhosBack]

Due to a past attempt being an OD as well, my mother has locked away all pills, but gives me a weeks worth of an antidepressant called sertraline every week.

I once did this with sertraline. It will not work. Not a good idea, at all. It will take many pills, The LD50 of Zoloft is 2000mg per kg according to online sources. That's a LOT of pills. 20 pills per kilo of bodyweight. For 50% chance fatality.

May I ask why you wish to do this?

 

[BasilThePlant]

I once did this with sertraline. It will not work. Not a good idea, at all. It will take many pills, The LD50 of Zoloft is 2000mg per kg according to online sources. That's a LOT of pills. 20 pills per kilo of bodyweight. For 50% chance fatality.

May I ask why you wish to do this?

Thanks for the info, and for replying. My reasons are many, aha, but heres the rundown. I am a compulsive liar, and have done nothing but cause my parents pain. When I was younger, I spread horrible things about my father (i think you can guess), and he almost had to go to court. So, I guess I'm paying my dues. Theres more, but this isnt a pity party for me, aha!!!

From my understanding and time on this forum...this method is not generally advised due to it being unreliable (usually fails) and also possibly painful.

Oh, tysm. Any reccs? Unlike some, I don't care about pain, as long as I am able to carry through with it.

 

[mapleboy]

Most antidepressants and prescribed medications are unfortunately made in a way that makes them insanely difficult to OD on.

 

[kyhoti]

I had a dear family member try twice to OD on meds after doing the math; thankfully, both times they told someone before it was too late. When asking the doctors about the amounts taken, they said it would have been enough without medical intervention. Even with medical intervention, I think there was some lasting brain damage. I sat with them for hours while it was touch-and-go. And no, I won't share meds or amounts. Very dicey way to go.

 

[BasilThePlant]

I had a dear family member try twice to OD on meds after doing the math; thankfully, both times they told someone before it was too late. When asking the doctors about the amounts taken, they said it would have been enough without medical intervention. Even with medical intervention, I think there was some lasting brain damage. I sat with them for hours while it was touch-and-go. And no, I won't share meds or amounts. Very dicey way to go.

Oh, tysm. I tried OD on meds once and also told someone before it was too late, so I can relate. And ty for telling about brain damage, I wouldnt want that.

Most antidepressants and prescribed medications are unfortunately made in a way that makes them insanely difficult to OD on.

Ohhh that actually makes a lot of sense. Thanks.

 

[Degen]

Serotonin syndrome

 

[Autumn_Stars]

Someone said on the original ASH twenty years ago on usenet "the way you die by antidepressant OD is by being hit by a truck transporting them."

 

[BasilThePlant]

Someone said on the original ASH twenty years ago on usenet "the way you die by antidepressant OD is by being hit by a truck transporting them."

AHA ty. I'm quickly coming to the conclusion that it is not the best method.

 

[Lady Laudanum]

The chance of successful CTB using antidepressants? Basically nil unless you have a tricyclic antidepressant like amitriptyline.

 

[sugarb]

I have been planning to OD for a bit. Due to a past attempt being an OD as well, my mother has locked away all pills, but gives me a weeks worth of an antidepressant called sertraline every week. I have been saving them in a plastic baggie instead of taking them, planning to OD once the bag fills (its a sandwich size), with no set number. I just hope it fills by the end of this year, so I can finish my school year, and OD before summer. I'm just wondering if that would possibly fatal? Do antidepressant harm you enough to kill you? Or should I try a different method? I have also debated hanging and slitting my wrist/throat, however, ODing is easier, so I don't have a survival instinct preventing me from going through with it. Thank you so much, and any advice or other methods that could be viable are appreciated!

Cutting and ODing on prescription drugs statistically have very, very low chances of success, they're by and far the worst methods. Hanging (and this is not an exaggeration in the slightest) is at least 10-25x more likely to work

 

[BasilThePlant]

Cutting and ODing on prescription drugs statistically have very, very low chances of success, they're by and far the worst methods. Hanging (and this is not an exaggeration in the slightest) is at least 10-25x more likely to work

Tysm. I'll have to read up on it. I'm just nervous that if it doesn't work, that it may leave a very visible scar (although I know that is the least of my issues).

The chance of successful CTB using antidepressants? Basically nil unless you have a tricyclic antidepressant like amitriptyline.

Ty. Would the chances increase if mixed with multiple other kinds of medications? (household stuff like Tylenol or ibuprofen etc)

 

[sugarb]

Tysm. I'll have to read up on it. I'm just nervous that if it doesn't work, that it may leave a very visible scar (although I know that is the least of my issues).

Ty. Would the chances increase if mixed with multiple other kinds of medications? (household stuff like Tylenol or ibuprofen etc)

No problem. As for the scar- can't really speak on the likelihood of that, but if you tie the knot well with a good rope, attach the rope to a sturdy hanging point, and don't back out, there's an extremely low chance you'll survive to worry about it.

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I did some reading, and:

Can Tylenol Kill You? What's a Safe Dosage?

Tylenol is safe when it's used according to the directions on the label. However, taking too much Tylenol can cause permanent liver damage, liver failure and, in some cases, death. Learn more about how to take Tylenol safely.

www.healthline.com

"According to a 2016 literature review, liver failure caused by acetaminophen overdose causes death in approximately 28 percent of cases. Among those who have liver failure, 29 percent require a liver transplant."

Ibuprofen Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

"Ibuprofen overdose is rarely fatal, although cases of death are reported.[21][42][57] The extent of recovery depends on the severity of the toxicity, but generally, full recovery is expected with appropriate supportive care."


So, for Tylenol you'd need a huge dose and you'd only have about a 28% chance of death- slow, painful death by liver failure over the course of days or weeks. You would probably be noticed and stopped.

And for ibuprofen- probably not gonna work.

OD and poisoning in general is a bad idea outside of strong poisons and drugs such as fentanyl, cyanide, SN, nembutal, heroin, etc. Those are the ones that I've seen/heard working in a timely fashion.

 

[BasilThePlant]

No problem. As for the scar- can't really speak on the likelihood of that, but if you tie the knot well with a good rope, attach the rope to a sturdy hanging point, and don't back out, there's an extremely low chance you'll survive to worry about it.

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I did some reading, and:

Can Tylenol Kill You? What's a Safe Dosage?

Tylenol is safe when it's used according to the directions on the label. However, taking too much Tylenol can cause permanent liver damage, liver failure and, in some cases, death. Learn more about how to take Tylenol safely.

www.healthline.com

"According to a 2016 literature review, liver failure caused by acetaminophen overdose causes death in approximately 28 percent of cases. Among those who have liver failure, 29 percent require a liver transplant."

Ibuprofen Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

"Ibuprofen overdose is rarely fatal, although cases of death are reported.[21][42][57] The extent of recovery depends on the severity of the toxicity, but generally, full recovery is expected with appropriate supportive care."


So, for Tylenol you'd need a huge dose and you'd only have about a 28% chance of death- slow, painful death by liver failure over the course of days or weeks. You would probably be noticed and stopped.

And for ibuprofen- probably not gonna work.

OD and poisoning in general is a bad idea outside of strong poisons and drugs such as fentanyl, cyanide, SN, nembutal, heroin, etc. Those are the ones that I've seen/heard working in a timely fashion.

ty for your time! i really appreciate it. ill stick to the hanging method!

 

[sugarb]

ty for your time! i really appreciate it. ill stick to the hanging method!

You're welcome ^^ it's no trouble I like researching lol
Good luck

 

[maniac116]

I have been planning to OD for a bit. Due to a past attempt being an OD as well, my mother has locked away all pills, but gives me a weeks worth of an antidepressant called sertraline every week. I have been saving them in a plastic baggie instead of taking them, planning to OD once the bag fills (its a sandwich size), with no set number. I just hope it fills by the end of this year, so I can finish my school year, and OD before summer. I'm just wondering if that would possibly fatal? Do antidepressant harm you enough to kill you? Or should I try a different method? I have also debated hanging and slitting my wrist/throat, however, ODing is easier, so I don't have a survival instinct preventing me from going through with it. Thank you so much, and any advice or other methods that could be viable are appreciated!

I know 100% that sertraline will not get you what you're seeking. It may mess you up medically & cause you to suffer.
I do hope you can find peace