Medicines At Your Doctor's Office
DO review your medicine record with the doctor or nurse at every visit and whenever your doctor prescribes new medicine. Your doctor may have new information about your medicines that might be important to you.
DO always tell your doctor or nurse about past problems you have had with medicines, such as rashes, indigestion, dizziness or not feeling hungry.
DO always ask your doctor or nurse about the right way to take any medicine before you start to use it.
DO ask these questions (and write down the answers) before leaving your doctor’s office:
– What is the name of the medicine and why am I taking it?
– What is the name of the condition this medicine will treat?
– How does this medicine work?
– How often should I take it?
– How long will it take to work?
– How will I know if this medicine is working?
– How can I expect to feel once I start taking this medicine?
– When should I take it? As needed? Before, with or between meals? At bedtime?
– If I forget to take it, what should I do?
– What side effects might I expect? Should I report them?
– How long will I have to take it?
– Can this medicine interact with other medicines (prescription and OTC’s including herbal and dietary supplements) that I am taking now?
– If I don’t take medicine, is there anything else that would work as well?
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^{Note : Information herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use this information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider before beginning any course of supplementation or treatment.}