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dhol82

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1. I would ask the pharmacist to have a look

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Sun Mar 17, 2019, 12:36 AM

Mar 2019

They know more about the drugs and their interactions than the doctors.
Most are happy to discuss any problems with you.

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Drug side effects. [View all] 3Hotdogs Mar 2019 OP

I would ask the pharmacist to have a look dhol82 Mar 2019 #1

When in doubt, Haggis for Breakfast Mar 2019 #4

Excellent advice. dhol82 Mar 2019 #10

BIG PHARMA RULES k8conant Mar 2019 #2

The physician SHOULD warn, imo. elleng Mar 2019 #3

The best authority on drug side effects and interactions is the pharmacist. It's their specialty, WheelWalker Mar 2019 #5

The ultimate responsibility lies with the person taking the meds. JayhawkSD Mar 2019 #6

Because they don't fucking know most of the time. YOHABLO Mar 2019 #7

The physician's job ZZenith Mar 2019 #8

Docs don't even like to hear KT2000 Mar 2019 #9

they think that if you know, you will "catch" them. mopinko Mar 2019 #11

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