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Call your doctor if you think you've taken too much heparin, a blood thinner. The most common side effect of an overdose of heparin is bleeding, which could show up as a nosebleed, bloody urine or bloody stools. Other signs of bleeding due to an overdose of heparin include easy bruising; black, tarry stools; and/or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
If someone taking heparin has collapsed or isn’t breathing, call 911. You may also need to contact your local poison control office.
If someone taking heparin has collapsed or isn’t breathing, call 911. You may also need to contact your local poison control office.
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