Is Missing Dosage Of Pain Medication A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Thu, 17 Dec 2015

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Thu, 17 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : Dear Dr Ratnesh

Its almost 15 days i am taking your med. To be honest i started it bit late than u adviced. I sufferrd severe pain a day before I started. The pain had reduced a lot. Its working
I had skipped 1 dose as i forgot to carry it in my office. I will let u know further as i complete a moths course.

Thanks for you followup

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Answered by Dr. Ratnesh Pandey (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr xxxxxxxx
Nice to hear from you
Try not to skip the dose of medicine. This important to complete the course as advised.
Update me after completion of course as prescribed or whenever necessary so that next course of treatment can be decided.
Hope this is clear to you

Thanks
Dr Ratnesh

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