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Can One Take Over Doze Of Medicine ?

a week ago i went to a health clinic and got medication on the label of the bottle it says to take 2 tablets orally twice daily for 7 days until finished. now the 7 days are up but i still have enough for another week should i continue to take it until i'm finished or just stop?
Fri, 13 Jun 2014
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You should only take amount of medicine for duration recommended by the doctor who prescribed you this medication. Taking overdose could be of no effect or be even harmful if taken without advice of a doctor.
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Can One Take Over Doze Of Medicine ?

You should only take amount of medicine for duration recommended by the doctor who prescribed you this medication. Taking overdose could be of no effect or be even harmful if taken without advice of a doctor.