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 I want to be underweight.?
HI! Im 15 and weigh 7stone 12
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 Is this fat? (pics included)?
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 I'm 5'7 and 90 lbs.?
Since i'm not anorexic and i've always been skinny is that ok? i'm 12 btw
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 If I stop drinking a lot of pop will i lose weight? I DONT WANT TO!?
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 How much would you guess I weighed?
Judging by this picture I'm almost 5'2" .. just be honest, please. Not too rude.

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 Am i fat i'm 6'2 weigh 105?
i'm 6'2 and i weigh 105? should i lose a little. I already have lost 40 lbs but do i need to lose more?
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 How to exercise when you are overweight and embarrassed?
seriously, I am overweight and need to exercise, but I think i would die of embarrassment if anyone i knew saw me flubbing about running around a park in shorts or at the gym....

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 What do i eat to get fat!?
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 Am i fat for a middle schooler?
im 5 feet tall and weigh 135 and i know i am but how can i loose wieght in a fun and easy weigh? and im 11...



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Pcm
Decongest/antihis/a-Cholnrg-Po


Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. Antihistamines relieve runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and throat and itchy, watery eyes. Anticholinergics have a drying effect on mucous secretions. This combination medication is used to treat symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.

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Extendryl, D.a., Ah-Chew

 
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Extendryl, D.a., Ah-Chew

Uses
Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. Antihistamines relieve runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and throat and itchy, watery eyes. Anticholinergics have a drying effect on mucous secretions. This combination medication is used to treat symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include nausea/vomiting, headache, weakness, disorientation, hyperactivity, restlessness, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, fast breathing, fever, hot dry and flushed skin, seizures, or coma.

How To Use
  • Take Pcm as prescribed.
  • Be sure to follow instructions closely.
  • Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
  • Pcm is best taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack.
  • Long-acting tablets and capsules should be swallowed whole.
  • Do not crush or chew them or the long action may be destroyed and the chance of side effects increased.

Side Effects
  • Dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, blurred vision, constipation or dry mouth, nose and eyes may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, high blood pressure, difficulty urinating, tremors, nervousness, hallucinations.
  • To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
  • Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects.
  • To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have: pre-existing kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, depression, any allergies.
  • Check this product s ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA).
  • The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side effects.
  • Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you are uncertain this product has PPA.
  • Pcm should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Since small amounts of Pcm are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: medication for blood pressure, medication for depression such as MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline).
  • Tell your doctor if you take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines or tricyclics), anti- seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants.
  • Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking Pcm.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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