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Nitroglycerin overdose

Nitroglycerin overdose

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This is the most serious side effect from overdose. Headache is common but could happen even with standard dose

Dr. George Nahhas reviewed this

Specializes in Cardiology

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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