Almost any medicine can cause harm if you take too much of it. You have had treatment to help your body get rid of an overdose of a medicine. This may have been an over-the-counter medicine. Or it might be one that a doctor prescribed. It may even have been a vitamin or a supplement.
During treatment, the doctor may have given you fluids and medicine. You also may have had lab tests. Then the doctor made sure that you were well enough to go home.
The doctor has checked you carefully, but problems can develop later. If you notice any problems or new symptoms, get medical treatment right away.
Poison control centers, hospitals, or your doctor can give immediate advice in the case of a poisoning. The United States National Poison Control Hotline phone number is 1-800-222-1222. Have the poison container with you so you can give complete information to the poison control center. This includes what the poison or substance is, when it was taken, and how much was taken. Do not try to make the person vomit.
Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if you or someone else:
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
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