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what's videx ec (didanosine)?

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Videx EC (didanosine): Is time-release capsules for aids.

Question 2

risks of taking videx (didanosine)?

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Videx (didanosine) warning: Black box warning for pancreatitis which could be fatal.

Question 3

does anyone know a subsitute for the medicine videx (didanosine)?

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Videx (didanosine): Other antiretroviral therapies for treating aids.

Question 4

does anyone know a alternative for the medicine videx(ddi)?

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Videx (didanosine): Other antiretroviral therapies for treating aids.

Question 5

do abnormal allergies exist?

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Not sure.: Allergy seems pretty abnormal in and of itself.  Not sure what is an abnormal allergy.

Question 6

can cat allergies be serious?

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Yes: See an allergist for testing, as well as to determine what medications are needed to treat your cat allergies. Allergy shots can also be extremely effective if you are allergic to cats.

Question 7

how common are dog allergies?

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Common: Allergic rhinitis including allergy to dogs is common, affecting 10-30% of people in the U.S. Rates seems to be increasing over time, particularly in urban areas.These statistic include all allergy sufferers (trees, grass, weeds, dust mites, molds, cats, dogs, etc). I don't have rates for dog allergy sufferers specifically.

Question 8

can i mix allergy medications?

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Careful: Some allergy medications such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and zyrtec are sedating and together may be too sedating to function. Mixing allergy medications is best prescribed under the supervision of an allergist to avoid side effects. It depends what you are trying to treat, usually one second generation antihistamine is enough to treat nasal allergies. Other medications can be used for other symptoms.

Question 9

how common are dairy allergies?

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Common: As food allergies go, milk is one of the more common offenders.  More common in kids and there's a good chance they'll outgrow it.

Question 10

how can you best fight allergies?

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Several ways: First;  identify and avoid the allergen if possible
second:  medications to control and decrease symptoms.
Third:  allergy injections (best treatment for long term benefit).  It really is that easy!

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