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Medicines: using them safely.(Senior Health Advisor)
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- November 1, 2008
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It's important to make sure that you use medicines safely and know how to store them. If you are taking a lot of different medicines, it can be hard to keep track of when to take each one and how much to take. Some medicines can change the way other medicines work. Using some medicines together might cause harmful side effects. A medicine prescribed for one medical problem may make another condition worse.
To take medicines safely, follow these guidelines:
Do:
* Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, nonprescription, natural remedies, and vitamins) with you. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the ...