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Believe it or not, you can actually take too many vitamins and they can build up in your body and possibly cause toxicity. This can happen with...
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Yes, they can, so it is very important that you always check with your doctor, health-care provider, or pharmacist before taking them. If they...
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... Some medications have to be taken on an empty stomach because it helps the medication dissolve and get into your bloodstream quicker...
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... Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may...
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... We are encouraging everyone to use a personal medication record which is a list of all your medications, including over the counter, vitamins...
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I would like to know why you decided to stop taking your medications and does your doctor or health-care provider know? This is very risky and it is...
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[This is] something that you should always ask your pharmacist because you need to be careful with over-the-counter medications even while you are...
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... Preparation H should only be used to help treat and relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids. You should not use over-the-counter products for...
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... If you are allergic to penicillin, you are also allergic to amoxicillin (they are related). You want to make sure that all of your health...
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There are specific laws in place that do not allow this type of information to be shared with the "common world." You should be aware...
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...Benadryl is not a nasal decongestant and will do nothing for the stuffy nose (not to mention this medication should not be given to a child this...
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I have to ask why you want to do this. If we are treating an infant for pain or fever, I would recommend the Tylenol Infant Drops only. Due to...
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Yes, vomiting is a side effect of the medication. It is important that you give your child this medication with some food or milk because it can be...
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The medication that you are on is a combination product that uses two medications to combat pain on two different levels. Acetaminophen (660 mg) is...
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... The term "BID" means twice a day or every 12 hours. I recommend to patients that if they take their medication at 8 a.m., then they...