Drug Identifier

Whether you take medications from time to time or on a daily basis to manage a chronic condition, the articles below can help you take your medicine safely and effectively.

• Side Effects. It's a serious error to bench your medicines because of the side effects. Instead, talk to your doctor about a new game plan and try these tips to cope with common side effects.
  
  
• Remember Your Meds. Your medicines can't help if you forget to take them. Get 6 tips to help you remember.
  
  
• Starting a New Med. Have a new prescription? Make sure you know the "how, when and why" of your medication.
  
  
• Brown Bag Medicine Review. Why a special appointment to review your meds can give your treatment a boost.
  
  
• Inspect Your Rx. Avoid medication mix-ups. What you should do before you leave the pharmacy.
  
  
• Give Your Excuse a Detour. Reroute your thinking and get on the road to taking your medicine as prescribed.
  
  
• 7 Secrets of a Satisfied Patient. Want to get the most out of your next doctor's appointment? Start with these tips.

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