If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: vomiting, agitation, confusion, sweating, flushing, muscle twitching, hallucinations, seizures, loss of consciousness.
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Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION TABLET - ORALPronounced: (METH-il-FEN-i-date)Ritalin SR Oral Overdose If overdose is suspected,... Read more »
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
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Source: FirstDatabank Drug
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