Episode 46: Medication overdoses, when to worry? With toxicologist, Dr Michael Levine

In this episode of Ask Dr Jessica, Dr Jessica Hochman discusses all of the most common pediatric medications, and the possible side effects.  We discuss the potential harms and benefits of common pediatric ingestions such as tylenol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen, benadryl, cough medications, marijuana, lead and more.    Dr Levine also provides tips to help parents avoid overdoses.  This episode will give parents great knowledge about the most common medications given to children.

Michael Levine MD is a toxiciologist and he is on faculty at UCLA hospital in Los Angeles.  

 Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children.  Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner. 

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