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Loperamide overdose

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An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug is used. "Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, drowsiness, little or no urination, severe stomach cramps, or constipation." REF: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/loperamide.html

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27 year experience in Psychiatry

Is a type of:

Overdose

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Rare

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