Use Your Prescriptions Wisely
Take an active role in your health care
Medication is one of the most important tools in promoting health and preventing illness and disability. Medicines improve your quality of life so you can participate in the activities you enjoy most. However, if not used properly, medicines can also cause harm.
You should know:
1. The name, strength and form (tab, gel or inhaler, etc.) of the medication prescribed
2. Why you are taking the medication
3. When and how to take or use your medication. We supply a prescription scheduler.
4. What to do if you miss a dose
5. How long you'll be on the medication
6. What side effects to expect
7. Who to contact with questions
Help your doctor and pharmacist get the information they need:
Your doctor, pharmacist and nurse are committed to helping you understand your medications and how to take them properly.
1. Tell them about any medications you're currently taking, including.
2. Mention any herbal products, homeopathic remedies, aspirin or vitamins.
3. If you take several medications, make a list and always take it with you on appointments with your doctor, hospital or pharmacist. See our prescription workbook.
4. Inform your medical team of any food or drug allergies or reactions you have had in the past.
5. Mention your eating habits. Tell them if you follow or have recently changed to a special diet.
Improvements to our tools?
We welcome any ideas or suggestions for improving our prescription safety tools.Click here to send them to us. Thank you! Please note that our 'contact form' will come up in a new window. Just fill out the form, click the submit button and close the window. You will end up back here.
We do not give advice on prescriptions or medications but, rather, provide tools to help seniors become aware of prescription safety.
Your Physician and Pharmacist are important allies in helping you manage your prescriptions
Dont be afraid to ask them questions or answer their questions
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