Prevention of drug side effects includes:
- Do not crush or split tablets.
- Make sure your doctor is aware of all medications you take.
- Ask your doctor to review your medications once a year.
- Take your medications as directed.
- Discard outdated medicine.
- Ask your doctor about drug interactions.
- Tell your doctor if you are:
- Read drug labels before you take nonprescription medication:
- The medication may not be safe to take with your prescription medication.
- Store medication in the original container.
- Keep medications away from heat, light and moisture.
- Keep medications away from children.
- Never take someone else's prescription medicine.
