Editing Epidemics (section)

== 3.3. OVERDOSING ==


If you use wrong amount of the wrong medicine, you are in danger of 
getting even worse symptoms than those you got from the disease you 
wanted to cure from.

Once you have the right medications, you need to consult with a neophyte
air or better yet, a Follower of Grace to make a _diagnosis_ of your
condition. He will be able to tell you how much of which drug will be 
the right amount for you. But even he can misdiagnose if he isn't
familiar with your disease beforehand. However, if you follow the advice 
of a skilled medical professional to the letter, you are in (relatively)
best hands you can be.

Once you know what you need to have and how much, you need to ask
him, or a fellow alchemist, to _measure medicine_ so that the dosage 
is correct. A wise alchemist has medical supplies in advance. If you 
have to go foraging for herbs in the forest to get better, you are not
suffering only from a disease, but also from bad planning.

Hence, potion makers and salve makers: Ask for a price for your trouble.

Once you have been medicated, don't expect instantaneous healing. You
need to let half an hour or so pass and then you will see whether you 
start feeling better or worse.

You will benefit greatly from having ample amounts of piety (score -p) 
while you are sick. However, you will see your piety consuming away 
slowly as your god's favor to keep you alive decreases. Your god can
cure you, and he can also prevent you from dying, if you are to his or
her liking.

Medical potions and salves are not affected by decanting or recanting 
rules as it is the exact dosage of medicine that matters, not volume.