8 Ways to Be Safer with Prescription Drugs

Here are some of the best ways to make sure that you take the right drug at the right time and in the right amount, right? Be smart, be healthy.

1. Let your doctors know. Make sure that all of your doctors know about everything you are taking,
   including prescription and over-the-counter drugs as well as vitamins and herbs
2. Allergies! Make sure your doctor knows about any allergies and adverse reactions you have had to any medications.
3. Make sure you can read it. When your doctor writes you a prescription, make sure you can read it.
4. Throw Questions. Ask for information about your medicines in terms you can understand, both when your medicines are prescribed and when your pharmacist gives them to you
5. Double check ✓✓ When you pick up your medicine from the pharmacy, ask whether it is the medicine that your doctor prescribed
6. Everything is clear. Before you take any medications, make sure you understand all of the  directions about how much to take, when to take it, and what adverse reactions to look for.
7. Dosage matters. Ask your pharmacist what would be the best measuring device if you have liquid
   medication. A household teaspoon is not the same as a measured teaspoon.
8. Everybody shout. Don’t be afraid to speak up. If anything isn’t clear or if the side effects seem too
   severe, talk it through with your doctor. Sometimes there are alternate therapies or medications that might be better suited to your individual needs.

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