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Warnings
When taking prescription medicines, you should
always follow directions as to dosage amount,
timing, whether the medicine is to be taken
on a full or empty stomach, and whether the
tablet or capsule can be chewed or must be
swallowed whole.
it is also important that you keep aware
of three groups of warnings:
Side Effects
Often times, prescription drugs
cause mild
side effects. Be aware of the
potential side
effects and inform your doctor
immediately
of any severe side effects or
side effects
that the manufacturer has indicated
could
be symptoms of a serious problem.
Interractions
Many drugs do not work well, work more, or
have harmful consequences if they are taken
with other drugs. Make sure your doctor and
pharmacist are aware of the other medicines
you are taking to make sure there are no
known interactions.
Recalls
Despite the manufacturer's testing and FDA
reviews, occasionally a drug will be recalled
or its use significantly altered because
of new information, such as greater usage
experience. Recent examples, such as with
Vioxx, remind us of the need to be aware
that medicine is still an art, not a science.
In the event that a drug you are taken is
recalled, consult with your doctor as to
what actions you should take. |
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