Recurrent Suicide Attempt With Amitriptyline in a Patient with Depressive Mood Disorder

Akdemir H. U., Henden P., Colak S., Duran L., Kati C.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, vol.4, pp.160-162, 2013 (ESCI, TRDizin) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 4
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.4328/jcam.2121
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.160-162
  • Keywords: Amitriptyline, Suicide, Intoxication, Depression
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

High-dose drug intake is one of the most common attempts in suicide which is one of the first ten cause of death in many countries. There is an underlying psychiatric disorder in the majority of suicide attempts. Depressive disorder is seen most commonly in these patients. The identification of psychiatric disorders as well as personality disorders causing the suicidal attempt are extremely important. The intake of tricyclic antidepressant is a common reason of the admission to the emergency service. A case admitted to emergency service due to suicidal attempt with recurrent high-dose amitriptyline intake is presented in this article.