What You Need to Know About Your Medication

Your provider may prescribe a medication. Be sure and let him/her know about any medications you get from another doctor or medications or herbal supplements that are not prescription or that you buy on your own. Before you leave the office, ask these questions:

  • Why am I taking this medication? What is it supposed to do for me?
  • How should the medicine be taken? When? For how many days?
  • What are the side effects or allergic reactions of the medicine? What should I do if a side effect happens?
  • What will happen if I don’t take this medication?

Carefully read the drug information the pharmacy gives you when you fill your prescription. It will explain what you should and should not do and possible side effects.

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