Before starting a new medication, ask your prescribing doctor or pharmacist these questions:
- What is the name of the medicine and what is it for?
- Is a generic version of this medicine available?
- How and when do I take it?
- What foods, drinks, or activities should I avoid while taking this medicine?
- When should I expect the medicine to begin to work. How will I know if it is working?
- Are there side effects I should be concerned about? What do I do if they occur?
- Will this medicine work safely with the other prescription and non-prescription medicines, herbal products, and dietary supplements I am taking?
- Can I get a refill? If so, when?
- How should I store this medicine?
- Is there written information about the medicine I can have?
It’s really important to know what’s going into your body. Understanding the new medication will help you comply with the doctor’s orders.
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