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Questions To Ask About Any Medicine |
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As a patient, you can learn from your doctor and pharmacist. You receive the best possible care when you ask questions! Both your doctor and your pharmacist can answer many questions about medications.
These are some questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist when you are on medication: - Why do I need this medicine?
- How does it work?
- How soon will it work?
- Is the generic form of this medicine effective?
- What are the alternatives to taking this medicine?
- How long should I take this medicine?
- What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
- Is it expensive?
- What do I do if I miss a scheduled dose?
- May I take this medicine with food or fluids?
- May I work, drive, exercise, or fly while taking this medicine?
- Will it interact with other medications I am taking?
- Will it interact with alcohol, such as wine, beer, or cocktails?
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you have any allergies to medicines. An allergy can cause sudden rash, difficulty breathing, swelling in the mouth or face, nausea, vomiting, light-headedness, or other symptoms. A medicine allergy usually happens soon after you take a medication. Medication sensitivities may occur hours, days, or weeks after taking the medication. Article #7868 Copyright (c) 2002 McKesson. All Rights Reserved. |
