Saturday, August 13, 2011
To learn ASAP....
Just saw this on But You Don't Look Sick. I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't know these terms myself:
Can you understand your doctor's handwriting? I can't! How to read your prescriptions
One thing you should do when you get your prescription filled is count the number of pills to make sure you have correct amount (count it at the pharmacy counter if it's a narcotic because you will NOT be able to get more pills before your refill date if you were shorted). Make sure the medication fits the description on the bottle. And if it's a new prescription, read any accompanying literature or check it out on the RX List website BEFORE your first dose.
Can you understand your doctor's handwriting? I can't! How to read your prescriptions
One thing you should do when you get your prescription filled is count the number of pills to make sure you have correct amount (count it at the pharmacy counter if it's a narcotic because you will NOT be able to get more pills before your refill date if you were shorted). Make sure the medication fits the description on the bottle. And if it's a new prescription, read any accompanying literature or check it out on the RX List website BEFORE your first dose.
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