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World J Psychiatry. Apr 19, 2026; 16(4): 115520
Published online Apr 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.115520
Published online Apr 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.115520
Table 2 Clinical characteristics of antidepressant poisoning in poisoning group, n (%)/mean ± SD
| Clinical characteristic | Poisoning group (n = 28) |
| Drug type | |
| SSRI class | 17 (60.7) |
| SNRI class | 7 (25.0) |
| Tricyclic class | 4 (14.3) |
| Dosage taken | |
| < 3 times therapeutic dose | 4 (14.3) |
| 3-5 times therapeutic dose | 6 (21.4) |
| ≥ 5 times therapeutic dose | 18 (64.3) |
| Presentation time | |
| < 2 hours | 5 (17.9) |
| 2-6 hours | 20 (71.4) |
| > 6 hours | 3 (10.7) |
| Poisoning severity | |
| Mild | 16 (57.1) |
| Moderate | 9 (32.1) |
| Severe | 3 (10.7) |
| Main clinical symptoms | |
| Nausea and vomiting | 25 (89.3) |
| Dizziness and headache | 22 (78.6) |
| Somnolence | 19 (67.9) |
| Palpitations | 15 (53.6) |
| Consciousness disorder | 8 (28.6) |
| Convulsions | 3 (10.7) |
| Treatment regimen | |
| Gastric lavage + activated charcoal | 24 (85.7) |
| Symptomatic supportive treatment | 28 (100.0) |
| Blood purification | 3 (10.7) |
| Mechanical ventilation | 2 (7.1) |
| Cause of poisoning | |
| Suicidal intent | 23 (82.1) |
| Accidental poisoning | 3 (10.7) |
| Drug abuse | 2 (7.1) |
| Past history | |
| Psychiatric disease history | 20 (71.4) |
| Antidepressant medication use history | 18 (64.3) |
| Previous suicide attempt history | 7 (25.0) |
| Other chronic disease history | 5 (17.9) |
| Abnormal laboratory findings | |
| Liver function abnormalities | 12 (42.9) |
| ECG abnormalities | 16 (57.1) |
| Electrolyte disorders | 8 (28.6) |
| Hospital stays (days) | 4.3 ± 2.2 |
- Citation: Yu W, Wang F. Analysis of emergency adolescent antidepressant poisoning incidence and family psychological environment influencing factors. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(4): 115520
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i4/115520.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.115520