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Tips On Avoiding Medication Errors |
People 65 and older are more likely than any other age group to take more than one medication, which can make it more difficult for them to follow a prescription regimen. But keeping track is essential: Drugs can do more harm than good when not taken appropriately.
The following tips from Medsforless.com, an online Canadian pharmacy, aim to help seniors take their medications safely and appropriately.
* Keep your doctor informed. When incompatible medications mix in the body, they may produce dangerous side effects. Be sure to let your doctor know about all of the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take. Keep an updated list of your medications and bring it with you when you go for a checkup.
* Read the directions. Each time you take a medication, make sure to read the label to ensure that you are taking the medicine as prescribed. For example, you might have to take a certain medication with food. Abide by the timing and dosage as directed. Use a memory aid, like a pillbox, if you have trouble remembering when to take a medication.
* Learn about your medications. Don't hesitate to speak with your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you have about your medication. The inserts that come in some medication packages also can answer some of your questions. When taking the medication, monitor how it makes you feel and report any side effects to your doctor.
* Check your medicine cabinet annually. Inspect your medicine cabinet once a year and clear out any drugs that have expired or that you no longer use. When disposing of medication, flush the contents down the sink or toilet and throw away or recycle the empty containers.
* Don't pay more than you have to. Because the Canadian government strictly controls the price of brand-name drugs by limiting how much a pharmaceutical manufacturer can charge, the cost of medication in Canada is significantly lower than in the United States. Many people have turned to Medsforless.com to save up to 80 percent on the same prescription drugs that are offered in the United States.
Medsforless.com is a fully licensed pharmacy that is affiliated with the most reputable prescription and over-the-counter medication suppliers in Canada. With a valid U.S. prescription, you can order up to a three-month supply at a time.
For more on brand-name medications and how to order them online, visit www.medsforless.com or call toll-free (866) 600-5262. -NU |
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