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Saturday, May 30, 2015

How To Get Better Results From The Medicines You Take

It's a good idea to know as much as possible about the medicines you take. Here are some questions you should always ask before taking medications to get better and safer results :

1. What is the name of the medicine?

2. Is the name of the medicine the 'brand' name or is it the generic name?

3. Is a generic version available.

4. What is the medicine for?

5. How, when and for how long do I take the medicine?

6. What foods, drinks, other medications, dietary supplements or activities should I avoid while taking this medicine?

7. When should I expect the medicine to beging working?

8. How will I know that the medicine is working?

9. Are any medical tests required or suggested while taking the medicine?

10. What are the side effects of this medication, if any?

11. What should I do if any of the side effects occur?

12. How should the medicine be stored?

13. Is there written information available about the medicine?

14. Is the written information available in other languages?
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