Med Impact

Prescription Medications: If your doctor prescribes medication, follow their instructions precisely. Make sure you understand how and when to take the medication, and ask questions if you have any doubts.

Consult with the pharmacist: If you have any questions or concerns about a medication, don't hesitate to consult with the pharmacist. They can provide valuable information about the medication, including dosage, potential side effects, and interactions with other drugs. Pharmacists can also offer advice on over-the-counter (OTC) medications and make recommendations based on your needs.

Take medication with food or water: Some medications can cause stomach irritation, and taking them with food or water can help reduce this. It is important to follow any instructions on how to take the medication.

Follow your doctor's instructions: It is important to follow your doctor's advice when taking any medication. This includes taking the medication at the right time, in the right amount, and for the right length of time.

If you're seeing more than one health care provider, share your medication list with each one so they know all the prescription and OTC medications, herbal preparations, and supplements you take, even if you don't take them every day. Your pharmacist can advise you about potential medication interactions and side effects.

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.

If you have a symptom like pain and take another person's prescription pain medication instead of seeing a doctor, your medical problem could get worse.

Don't take prescription medication your health care provider has not prescribed for you. Taking someone else's prescription medication can be very dangerous.

Take your medicine regularly and according to your health care provider's instructions. If you're having bothersome side effects or have other questions, talk to your provider.