Fetal Outcomes in Intentional Over-the-Counter Medication Overdoses in Pregnancy
We present three cases of patients attempting suicide by ingesting over-the-counter (OTC) medications diphenhydramine, salicylate, and acetaminophen. We then provide clinical guidelines for management of toxicity in pregnancy. Two cases resulted in fetal demise. Preventive strategies through an interdisciplinary team approach to screen for and treat patients with psychiatric illnesses resulting in suicidal thoughts are also discussed.
Source: Psychosomatics - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Neeta Shenai, Joshua Shulman, Priya Gopalan, Edith Cheng, Joseph Cerimele Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
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