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what is the difference between drug contraindication and a drug precaution?
A drug contraindication spells out under what conditions the drug should not be used (e.g. contraindicated during pregnancy, or if simultaneously taking drug X)
A precaution is similar, but is usually used as a warning of the potential effects of the drug being taken (e.g. do not drive following taking).
I hope this helps,
Mike
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