Health Management
MEDICATIONS AND
PRESCRIPTION RENEWALS
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The drugs you
take and the
dosage regimen
are tailored
especially for
you and your
condition.
Because drugs
have both
desirable and
undesirable
effects, you
should be aware
of them and
understand which
ones should be
reported to your
doctor. Medication should be taken EXACTLY as instructed. Ask your doctor about anything you are not sure of and write the directions down if you think you may not remember them. Other memory aids are also available and they are especially helpful for elderly people or anyone on a multiple-drug regimen. Deviation from your dosage regimen will defeat the purpose of drug therapy and may even be dangerous. You should know the drug name and dosage level of all medicines and report them each time you see the doctor. Keeping a wallet card with the complete name and dosage is helpful. The best way to renew your prescription is to call your pharmacy during our regular office hours. We are always on the alert for possible problems with interactions and chemical dependency.
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