What should I do if my medicine expires?
Keep these guides for as long as you’re taking the medication. Check expiration dates on bottles. Don’t take medicines that are past their expiration date. Your doctor can tell you if you need a refill. Secure your medicines. Keep your medicines out of the reach of children and pets.
Are medications safe?
Medicines are generally safe when used as prescribed or as directed on the label, but there are risks in taking any medicine. Each year in the United States, adverse drug events – harm resulting from medication use – cause more than one million visits to hospital emergency departments.
Do you know what medicines you are taking?
It is very important that each of them knows what medicines you are taking. The list should include: the name of the medicine, the doctor who prescribed it, how much and how often to take, instructions on how to take the medicine, what it is taken for and any expected side effects.
What should I do if I have problems recognizing my medicines?
Recognizing and Remembering to Take Your Medicines: Let your health care professional know if you have trouble telling your medicines apart. The doctor can help you find better ways to recognize your medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have problems remembering when to take your medicines or how much to take.
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