Medical disclaimer

Updated: 2 October 2026

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General information, not advice about you

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Use what you read here to understand your situation and prepare questions. Don't use it to diagnose yourself, or to start, stop or change a treatment or dose without talking to your clinician.

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Forum posts are personal experiences

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Guidelines change, and differ between countries

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