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I have been to embarrassed to tell my doctor for 1 1/2 yrs . i have tapeworms can i take something over the counter. i feel really unwell lately?
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Please see doctor: Please don't be embarrassed about this! Doctors are here to help and we certainly don't want you to feel unwell. You need to take a prescription to get rid of tapeworms.
Answered 10/23/2014
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