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Before you go to the pharmacy—know what you’re getting!

Sometimes people get new prescriptions and are confused about how to take them and when. If your doctor prescribes a new medicine, it’s important for you to understand what you will be taking. And as mentioned in chapter 5, get to know your pharmacist. He or she can answer many questions for you.

Before you leave your visit, ask your health care team:

How do you spell the name of the drug?
What does the medicine look like? If there is a generic version, does it look the same?
How many pills (or how much liquid) are in each dose?
How many times a day do I take the dose?
Should I take this medicine with food?
Can I take it with my other medicine or supplements?

Be sure to read the printed information that comes with your medicine. If you have trouble reading it, ask a friend or family member to read it for you. For other questions about your medicines, see page 18 of this booklet.