Acute chemical pancreatitis associated with a tricyclic antidepressant (clomipramine) overdose.

A case of acute chemical pancreatitis and associated prolonged ileus following an acute overdose of the tricyclic antidepressant clomipramine by an adult is reported. Pancreatitis is a rarely-reported serious complication of antidepressant overdose and may lead to prolonged ileus and extended hospitalization.

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