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My 20-year-old Son Just Accidentally Took 40 Mg Of His
Question: My 20-year-old son just accidentally took 40 mg of his dad’s lisinopril before bed. My son does takes Zoloft 200 mg, and he did tonight, too. I understand he might be dizzy and tired. How dangerous is it?Should I be trying to wake him regularly?
Brief Answer:
As explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
There are no interactions between lisinopril and Zoloft. But a non-hypertensive person taking anti-hypertensive drugs can reduce the BP. It is a water-soluble drug and hence even if he is sleeping it is advisable to wake him up every 1 to 2 hrs and give him lots of fluids so that it gets flushed out. He should have around 3 to 4 lts of fluids which includes juice and water. Lemon juice with a pinch of salt is best to increase his BP.
In case his BP is drastically dropping it is best to go to the ER for further management.
I hope this answered your query.
Regards,
As explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
There are no interactions between lisinopril and Zoloft. But a non-hypertensive person taking anti-hypertensive drugs can reduce the BP. It is a water-soluble drug and hence even if he is sleeping it is advisable to wake him up every 1 to 2 hrs and give him lots of fluids so that it gets flushed out. He should have around 3 to 4 lts of fluids which includes juice and water. Lemon juice with a pinch of salt is best to increase his BP.
In case his BP is drastically dropping it is best to go to the ER for further management.
I hope this answered your query.
Regards,
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
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