Is It Safe To Take Ritalin With Lexapro?
- Ritalin LA Oral Dosage and Storage
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Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: confusion, agitation, sweating, flushing, wide pupils, persistent tremor, muscle twitching, hallucinations, severe...
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Ritalin Oral Dosage and Storage
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison... Read more »
Ritalin SR Oral Dosage and Storage
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your... Read more »
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