Question

Overdosing on ARVs

6 September 2013. Related: All topics, Southern Africa.

I over dosed ARVs with the intention of killing my self but i just felt dizzy and vomitted alot. Could my organs be in danger?

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi

Please contact your doctor.

This is so he or she can go through the details of what you took and decide on appropriate medical care.

Your clinic can also help talk about the reasons why you did this and help see other options for your future that are going to be better.

If you were sick soon after taking the meds it is likely that they are out of your body and so the risk of long-term damage is likely to be low – but this is something a doctor needs to decide.

Why did you feel so low?

I hope you are feeling better now and that you contact your clinic so they can help.