Managing Your Medicines

It is vital that you take medicines the way your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. Taking the right amount at the right times will help you stay healthy and safe. Taking your medicines the wrong way can put your health and safety in danger. It can even put your life at risk. About 125,000 people die every year in the U.S. from taking their medicines incorrectly, and many more are hospitalized.

This guide:

• Explains the importance of good medicine management
• Provides practical tips to help you take your medicines correctly
• Includes questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist about how to take your medicines safely

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