Over the next few days I will be giving you some questions to ask whenever you are started on a new medication by your doctor. I am an advocate of no medicine is good medicine, but sometimes you will be placed on a medication.
First be sure you know the name of the medication and exactly what it is for. Why is the doctor giving you this medication? Ask if the name you are told is the brand name or the generic name.
You should have a list of any medications and what they are for that you are on in your wallet or in your purse. In the event you end up in the Emergency Department or in another doctor's office, you can let them know exactly what medications you are on and why you are on them.
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