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03/29/2023

Be aware of side effects: Read the label or ask your doctor or pharmacist about potential side effects. If you experience any unexpected side effects, stop taking the medication and contact your doctor immediately.

03/25/2023

Ask for generics:
Generic medications can be just as effective as name-brand medications, but are often less expensive. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if a generic option is available.

03/17/2023

Ideally, you should discuss prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbal preparations, and supplements that you take with your health care provider at each visit. This will confirm if the medications are still necessary, if the supplements are appropriate, and to determine which ones you can stop taking, if any.

02/15/2023

If a certain medication seems out of your budget, ask your health care provider if there is a less expensive, effective alternative. Additionally, tell your health care provider if you think a medication isn't working well, for example, if a medication is not relieving pain like you think it should.

02/14/2023

Most medicines are best stored up and away, in a cool, dry place such as a high dresser drawer, storage box, closet shelf, or kitchen cabinet, keeping them away from hot appliances and sinks.

02/10/2023

Some medications can cause side effects that mimic other health problems occurring in older adults, such as memory difficulties, dizziness and sleepiness. Ask your healthcare provider if any new health problems you are experiencing could be due to your medications.

10/31/2022

Medicines safety tips To make medicines safer: Be aware that over-the-counter medicines should not be taken with prescribed medicines unless a doctor or pharmacist has confirmed it's safe to do so be aware that if a dose of the medicine is missed, it's dangerous to take a double dose later on to make up for it return any leftover medicines to the pharmacist for safe disposal.

10/28/2022

Write down what you're taking and keep the list with you. Make sure your medication list is up-to-date, and includes any changes made by your health care provider. Consider giving a copy to a friend or loved one that you trust'which is especially important in case of emergency and when you're traveling. If you carry a cell phone, you can store your medication list using the electronic note function or an app.

10/27/2022

You should also throw away medicine you no longer need. By keeping unneeded medicine, you end up with an even more crowded selection of medicines which may cause confusion and lead you to take the wrong medicine.

10/26/2022

It's important to be aware that there are several potential harms that may occur from taking an expired medicine. If medicine has degraded, it might not provide the intended benefit. In addition, when medicine degrades it may yield toxic compounds that could cause unwanted side effects. Those with serious and life-threatening diseases may be particularly vulnerable to potential harm from expired medicines.

10/25/2022

Proper storage is one way to help make sure your medicines remain safe and effective. Medicines that are not stored properly may not work as well or may cause harm, even if they are not expired.

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