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What could happen if you were accidentally injected with a non-prescribed medication?

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depends on med: Need more info to answer this question. Could be very serious. Go to ER or primary doctor

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/21/2017

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