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Can you die from overdosing on vitamin a pills?

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Your brain can swell and herniate. This is generally fatal.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/3/2021

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