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Use as Directed: Preventing Prescription Drug Overdoses

Use as Directed: Preventing Prescription Drug Overdoses
Product code: HHS-790-W

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Description

Every year, millions of people use prescription medications safely to treat illnesses or to prevent disease complications. However, there are risks of harm if prescription medications are not used as prescribed by a healthcare provider, including overdose. This publication provides information about common prescriptions involved in overdoses, tips to prevent accidental prescription overdose, signs and symptoms of a prescription overdose, and steps to respond to an overdose.

Format: PDF

Pages: 2

Language: English


Esta publicación también está disponible en español:
HHS-790-W-S Uselos como se indica: Cómo prevenir la sobredosis de medicamentos recetados

Produced

12/29/2014
Last Review Date - 8/3/2023

Author

Claire McClain

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