Man experiences breathing difficulty after double antidepressant dose, Wilsonville OR
Medical EmergencyA 29-year-old man had difficulty breathing and a rapid heartbeat after accidentally taking a double dose of his antidepressant medication. He experienced symptoms similar to a panic attack. Emergency responders evaluated him and poison control was consulted without major concerns.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Engine 52, and AMR.
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Respond to breathing problem near Southwest Grass Court.
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Cross streets are Southwest Wimbledon Circle South and No Street.
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SQ 54.54. Respond to breathing problem.
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At Southwest Grass Court.
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Cross streets are Southwest Wimbledon Circle South and No Street.
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Digit 52, Rescue 54.
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I responded to Southwest Grass Court.
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The male 29, he is conscious with some difficulty breathing.
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I described this as a panic attack.
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Sudden onset a couple minutes ago.
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There's a rapid heart rate, some difficulty swallowing.
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History of panic attacks, but this one is different.
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I stated he accidentally took a double dose of his antidepressant medicine earlier, but poison control is advised and didn't find him concerned.
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Nothing further.
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