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Questions to Ask Your Doctor and/or Pharmacist
Why?
| 1. | Why am I taking it? |
| 2. | Do I have any alternatives? Is it really necessary to take this drug? |
| 3. | What is the name of the medication? |
| 4. | What are the benefits? |
| 5. | What are the potential side effects? Which ones should I report? How can I minimize the effects? |
| 6. | Is there any patient information available? |
| 7. | What do the symbols and stickers on the medication container mean? |
When?
| 8. | How often should I take the medicine? |
| 9. | How long should I continue taking it? |
| 10. | When should I take it? |
How?
| 11.
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Will this medication affect any of the other medications I am taking? (Remember to ask about prescription, non-prescription, and herbal medication.) |
| 12. | What should I do if I miss a dose? |
| 13. | How should I store my medication? |
| 14. | Any food or beverages I should avoid (including alcohol)? |
| 15. | Can I drive a car? What about physical exercise or travel? |
| 16. | Do you want to see me while I am taking this medication? |
| 17. | What if I need a refill? |
| 18. | Is there anything else I should know? |
Last Revised/Reviewed
Tuesday, 2008-01-29 2:32 PM