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    13 things you didn’t know about taking MEDICINE

    Dec 12, 2019 3 minutes

    Medicines are modern miracles and without them, well, it’s likely that most of us wouldn’t be here today. They alleviate symptoms, manage conditions and save lives. But how clued up are you when it comes to taking pills? We reveal everything you need to know to get the most out of your medicine.

    1. AVOID CRUSHING OR CHEWING

    ‘Some medications in pill form are designed to be released over time, so crushing or chewing them could lead to an overdose or a higher risk of side effects,’

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