Drug Side Effect
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Drug Side Effect Home Care
Home care for a drug side effect includes:
Nonprescription medications:
Reduce the dose.
Stop the medication.
Take the medication with food.
Take the medication with plenty of water.
Prescription medications:
Call your doctor before reducing the dose or stopping the medication.
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Drug Side Effect Home Care: Warning Signs
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Last Updated: Apr 17, 2008
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