Prescription Medications
Ways to avoid prescription medication problems.
Good Morning this is Doctor Joe Cincotta. Prescription medications, they are an important part of many treatment programs. These medications are effective only if taken correctly. This means taking these medications at the recommended strengths, times, and durations. Many patients see a number of different physicians at different practices and may get prescriptions from each of them. This can lead to safety problems if the different physicians do not know about all the medicines the patient is taking. One way you can help to avoid medication problems is to be sure that each one of your physicians gets a list of all the medications you are taking at every visit. Including prescription and over the counter medications. Because a medication is over the counter or is labeled as natural does not mean it is safe for you and that it will not interact with other medicines you are taking. Keep your medication list up to date and keep it with you. It is a matter of your medical safety.