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How to Take Medications Correctly
By Deb Bloom of Gimme One of Each
When your doctor prescribes medication for you to help treat your condition, it's best to take it the correct way or you might as well not take it at all. Storing the medication is also important so that it lasts as long as expected. In order for the medication to be beneficial, you must take it correctly. Safety Tips: Keep the medication in it's original container or a properly labeled prescription bottle. If you take several medications, DO NOT mix them all together in a pillbox or prescription bottle. Store the medication in a cool, dry place or as directed by the pharmacist. Do NOT keep it in the bathroom medicine cabinet where heat and humidity may cause it to lose it's effectiveness. Do not keep medication on your windowsill in the kitchen either, to keep everyone outside the house from knowing what you take. Use childproof containers and kept out of reach of children at all times. The top shelf of a storage closet is a good place. Always take medication in a well-lit room. If you wake in the middle of the night and reach for a pain pill and it was heart medication instead, you could have a bad reaction from taking too much. Read the label to make sure you're taking the right pills. If you don't understand the directions, ask your pharmacist or call your doctor to clarify the dosage. Don't take the medication if it has expired. Not only will it be ineffective, but it could also be harmful. Discard the outdated pills by flushing them down the toilet. If you miss a dose or several doses, ask your doctor for further instructions. Don't try to take all the missed doses all at one time. Refill all prescriptions promptly so you don't run out of medication when the pharmacy is closed. Have all pills filled at the same store so that they can keep complete records of your medications. Inform the pharmacy of any allergies and any over the counter medications you may be taking. Don't start any non-prescription drugs without first checking with the pharmacist about possible interactions that could occur. Over the counter medications can ben harmful, too, if taken incorrectly. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor before taking any medication or home remedy. Some drugs may be harmful to the fetus. Your medication has been prescribed to you. Do NOT share with members of your family or with friends. They could have a serious allergic reaction.
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Great advise and nice work on the research. Also don't keep prescription drugs around when you've stopped using them. These are tempting for kids to try.
Nice work.
Frederick
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