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Table 4 Drugs consumed in OD group (N = 419)

From: Profile differences between overdose and non-overdose suicide attempts in a multi-ethnic Asian society

 

Number

Percent

Analgesics

183

(43.7)

Hypnotic agents

125

(29.8)

Domestic products (e.g. detergents and cleaning solutions)

56

(13.4)

Diabetes drugs

10

(2.4)

Flu medications or antibiotics or antihistamines

43

(10.3)

Antidepressants

48

(11.5)

Medications for gastrointestinal systems (e.g. antacids, antiemetic)

12

(2.9)

Supplements

1

(0.2)

Antihypertensive

12

(2.9)

Opioid

19

(4.5)

Antipsychotics

29

(6.9)

Other drugs or substances

59

(14.1)

Patient consumed only one drug or substance

277

(66.1)

Patient consumed two or more drugs or substances

142

(33.9)