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The Scope · September 21 · 5 min

Accidental Medication Overdose—ER or Not?

You took too much medication, or someone you love might have, and now you are not sure what to do. Some overdoses can seem mild at first but quickly turn dangerous. Emergency physician Michael Moss, MD, explains which symptoms mean you need to call 911 right away, when the Poison Center can help, and why waiting it out is a risk you should not take.

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You took too much medication, or someone you love might have, and now you are not sure what to do. Some overdoses can seem mild at first but quickly turn dangerous. Emergency physician Michael Moss, MD, explains which symptoms mean you need to call 911 right away, when the Poison Center can help, and why waiting it out is a risk you should not take.

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