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Why is it so hard for an adult to have a fatal overdose on otc aspirin?
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You have to take: A large dose , which can cause a G.I. Bleed, ; it could be fatal. Also there are people who are allergic to aspirin, or have bad asthma ; cannot take asa.
Answered 12/23/2014
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