What Can Cause Medication Concerns
- Taking non-prescription medications, herbal remedies or alcohol with prescription medications.
- Using someone else's medications.
- Not being sure what medications you are taking, how many you should take, and why you need to take them.
- Using outdated medication.
- Your doctor may not be aware of all the medications you are taking.
- Your doctor may not be aware of the side effects you have experienced.
- Taking several medications may increase the risk of drug interactions that can cause side effects such as dizziness.
What You Can Do
- Never borrow medication from
others.
- Keep an updated list of your medications in your wallet or purse and on the fridge.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist
before taking any over the
counter medications, herbal
remedies, or alcohol with
prescription medications.
- Review your medications with
your doctor at least every six
months and whenever any
medication is added or stopped.
- Ask your pharmacist about
medication side effects and
possible drug interactions
before taking any medication.
- Use the same pharmacy all the
time.
- Take outdated or unused
medications to the pharmacy for
disposal. Do not dispose in toilet or garbage.
Where to Go or Who to Phone
- Speak to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist with any questions or concerns about your
medications.
- A brochure called "Knowledge Is The Best Medicine" which
includes a personal medicine record is available. Ask your pharmacist or call 613-549-1232, ext. 181 for a copy.
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