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Q: can i buy plovera in any pharmacy with out any consulting a doctor

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide
7/ 9/08 11:31am

Hi Chukie - If you mean Provera, no, you need a prescription. Which brings up another issue — please, you shouldn't be taking medicaitons like this without a doctor's advice and supervision. If you have an issue serious enough to require prescription medication, then you do need to consult a doctor - really. Good luck - PJH

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Laurie Kingston, Health Guide
7/ 9/08 11:37am

Hi there,

Did you mean Provera (I have never heard of Plovera)? I don't think that this drug is ever available over the counter. More importantly, I would never take any drug to treat cancer without consulting a doctor. Different cancers are treated differently, depending on a whole host of factors. I urge you to consult a doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.

My naturopathic doctor even consulted with my oncologist before prescribing vitamins, which is one of the reasons that I trust her.

Take good care (and good luck)-

Laurie

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By chukie— Last Modified: 12/18/10, First Published: 07/09/08