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Why should not medicines be taken without consulting doctors?

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Side effects are caused when a drug binds to more than one receptor site. Furthermore, dose of the drug is also crucial because some drugs in higher doses may act as a poison. Therefore, we should consult a doctor who can diagnose the disease properly and prescribe the correct medicine in appropriate dose
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