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How can i safely take a medication for the first time.?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Your pharmacist: should be able to provide you with both verbal and written information about the safe use of the medication.

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/18/2014

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