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Ask
the doctor or pharmacist about medicines. Write them all
down
and show them to the doctor or pharmacist to keep from
combining drugs inappropriately. If there are any
changes, add to the list. Follow the doctor's orders for
medicines.
Do not stop or change medicine — even
when feeling better. |
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Use
a chart or container system to help remember what kind,
how much, and when to take medicine. |
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Take
medicine with a light on so label can be read. |
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Do
not drink alcohol while taking medicine. |
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Read
the medicine labels and keep them in the original
containers. |
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If
a dose is missed, do not double the next dose later. |
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Flush
old medicines down the toilet |
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Keep
medicines away from children. |
