What You Should Know Before You Take Any Medication (ii)
Another point to remember is that this is a great business where everyone wants a slice of the pie. All claims that are superior to others, or their equivalent “generic” does the same. In general, the latter statement is true, but there are some drugs considered with “narrow profit rates, where the generic could put your life in danger. You must therefore ensure that the medicine prescribed by your doctor is exactly what it gets from the pharmacy. Do not allow to be replaced without the direct consent of your doctor. Remember that sometimes “You get what you pay for.”
5. Is there any reaction with the medicines I'm already taking?
This question is vital. For example, people who are taking warfarin (Coumadin) and take much acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin, erythromycin, sulfa drugs, Cipro, Pepto-Bismol, etc. could be at risk of bleeding to the point of endangering their lives.
There are also many medications that decrease alertness and could cause a dangerous accident. Medicines for Flu, colds, anxiety, depression, or to control blood pressure, are examples of them.
Each time you visit your doctor bring any medications and a list of things that are taking not prescribed.
6. How should I take medicine and that precautions should I take this?
It is very important to do this ask your doctor. Sometimes foods can interfere with drugs. On the contrary some of them must be taken with food to avoid negative effects. An example is ibuprofen (Motrin).
Some people take higher doses of pain medication, diabetes, controlling blood pressure, etc., Which can cause them serious problems. There are also other medications if the patient is exposed to sunlight, can cause serious skin problems.
7.Si are pregnant, what reaction will the medication with your baby?
Do not take any medicine unless prescribed by your doctor, and always ask, because many drugs can cross the placenta and reach the baby.
Keep a diary of all medications taken during pregnancy, this may help your doctor if your baby has a problem after birth. If possible, plan your pregnancy. Your doctor can help you plan where you have to take medicine for any medical condition.
In short, not self-medicate, and ask your doctor any questions however small or obvious it may be, it is their health that is at risk.
