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General Drug Recommendations

- Introduction
- Availability, storage and disposal
- Dosage, missed dose, overdose
- Injections and oral solutions
- Time release and eye drops
- Pill-swallowing techniques
- Side effects and monitoring
- Special concerns for women
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
David Slotnick, M.D.

Introduction

This Patient Guide offers a list of general recommendations for people who have been prescribed drugs or take over-the-counter medications. All specific questions about medications should be directed to a physician or pharmacist.       

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Review Date: 03-31-2008

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