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- Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
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- A Resource About Allergy Medications
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- I have stated many times in this column that I believe that you bear a
- part of the responsibility for your own care, that you must seek information
- about the medications you take, their effects as well as the possible side
- effects that can occur. It is not always easy to find that information, I
- know, but the booklet described today will help in many common situations. It
- is called "Consumers Guide to Allergy Medications" and contains a description
- of the actions of many of the medications you now may be using to treat your
- sniffles. The booklet is obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed
- envelope with your request to Fisons Corporation, P.O. Box 1766, Dept. FD,
- Rochester, NY 14603, or calling the Asthma and Allergy Information Center and
- Hotline, 1-800-727-5400 to ask for your copy. The brochure contains two very
- complete charts, one for Over-the-Counter Medications, and one for
- Prescription Medications and Therapy, which list the medications by
- classifications, describe their actions, provide you with an indication of the
- results you may expect and also list the potential side effects of each class
- of medication. If you obtain this booklet, and share it with your physician
- when the time comes that you need such medication, you may gain a much clearer
- understanding of the medication prescribed for you and its effects and
- actions.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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