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Overdose and toxidromes
A practice question in the style of the AMC Part 1 MCQ exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A man took a large venlafaxine overdose. What is the main risk compared with SSRIs?
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The answer is B: Seizures and heart toxicity.
Venlafaxine is more toxic than SSRIs, causing seizures and cardiac effects.
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