T43.2: Poisoning: Other and unspecified antidepressants

You have been poisoned by a drug in the antidepressants group.

Antidepressants are drugs that are typically used to treat depression. However, these drugs can also be used for various other illnesses, for example anxiety disorders.

A drug can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The drug may also be administered or taken by mistake. Antidepressants can also interact with other medications or drugs to cause poisonings. This can happen if someone takes more than one antidepressant at a time, for example.

Poisoning by antidepressants can cause various symptoms. The symptoms depend on precisely which drug caused the poisoning. The circulation or heart function can be impaired, for example. Poisoning by some antidepressants can cause drowsiness or even unconsciousness.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

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