I'm wondering if it's safe to take multivitamin tablets every day without checking with a doctor first. Also, is it necessary to do any blood tests before starting on multivitamins? Just a bit concerned about whether it's really okay to self-prescribe these or if there's something I should watch out for.

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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2+ Yrs

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take accordingly do not overdose

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really in a tough spot and need some advice. I've been given a prescription for Closer DS 200mg and Safecet 5mg, and I'm a bit lost on when to take them. Is it better to have these before or after meals? I'm currently traveling and can't reach my doctor.

both can be take after ood and frequency as adviced by your doctor

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Hey, I was wondering if it's okay to have a bit of alcohol like wine or beer a day or two after recovering from COVID, especially since it's the festive season. What do you think?

You should not experience any serious problems by consuming a limited quantity of alcohol.

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I'm wondering if having a UTI can lead to an increase in my ESR levels. How much does ESR usually go up in a UTI? Also, what's the purpose of measuring ESR? Should I be more concerned about my ESR or CRP levels? Does CRP get elevated with a UTI too? I'm just trying to understand what's going on with these tests.

Yes, a Urinary Tract Infection can increase Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).Men: 0-15 mmhr,ESR is primarily used as an indicator of inflammation in the body. CRP is generally preferred for detecting and monitoring infections like UTIs.

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