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I have a question regarding a prescription medication hi i have a question regarding a prescription medication that was prescribed to a friend of mine when he went to the doctors office recently.his prescription is for dexmethylpenidate 5 milligrams and
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Yes, : Yes, that is very bad for him and you are right to be concerned. It could cause a stroke or a heart attack. You could also call poison center and discuss the risks with them, it is a free call and they are very informative. This type of medication is often abused with disastrous consequences.
Answered 10/3/2016
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