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What happens if I overdose on NSAIDs?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
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Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have overdosed on an NSAID. Overdose symptoms may include: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, confusion, drowsiness, black or bloody stools, coughing up blood, shallow breathing, fainting or coma

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