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Take Drugs Only As Prescribed

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Before you take a medicine make sure that you understand its dosage and schedule. Read the instructions on the medicine and be sure that this is the drug that was prescribed to you and confirm the instructions. 

Take medications as prescribed by the doctor, if you miss a dosage schedule don't double up the dosage during the next schedule, consult your doctor, don not increase the dosage on your own.

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