Are there any questions I should be asking about my prescription drugs?

  The following questions you should ask about your medicines.

(1) What are the brand and generic names of the medicine?

(2) What is the medicine suppose to do?

(3) How should I use the medicine?

• By mouth?
• In the eye or ear?
• On the skin?
• Other

(4) What should I do if I miss a dose )

 When should I expect the medicine to begin to work?(5)

6) How will I know if the medicine is working?

(7) What should I do if the medicine doesn’t seem to work?

(8) What side effects should I watch for?

• How long will they last?
• What should I do if they occur?
• How can I lessen the side effects?

(9) While using the medicine, should I avoid:

• Driving?
• Drinking alcohol?
• Eating certain foods?
• Taking certain medicines?
• Are there any other precautions?

(10) How should I store the medicine?

(11) Can I get a refill?

 (12) Are there special instructions about how to use the medicine?