The Dangers of Not Finishing Your Prescriptions

You know the drillYou’re prescribed a 10-day antibiotic supply and encouraged to take the dosage in full.

You know the drillYou’re prescribed a 10-day antibiotic supply and encouraged to take the dosage in full. But, then you start feeling better and decide to stop taking it.

You know the drillYou’re prescribed a 10-day antibiotic supply and encouraged to take the dosage in full. But, then you start feeling better and decide to stop taking it. While it is your decision to stop taking any prescription, especially if it is causing additional sickness, it can do a lot of damage to your health and can lead to a second round of illness.

A key element of recovery when you’re sick is following the medication course your doctor sets for you.

A key element of recovery when you’re sick is following the medication course your doctor sets for you. However, it’s estimated roughly half of prescriptions filled every year are taken incorrectly.

A key element of recovery when you’re sick is following the medication course your doctor sets for you. However, it’s estimated roughly half of prescriptions filled every year are taken incorrectly. If that wasn’t enough, nearly 125,000 Americans die due to not taking their medications properly.

From a long-term prescription to improve blood pressure to a simple antibiotic to knock out strep throat, all medications and dosage amounts and directions should be taken seriously.

Here are a few ways to make sure you take your prescriptions correctly.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist If you’re taking a few prescriptions

every month, and have the occasional medication prescribed for a random infection, it’s important to keep these medications straight.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist If you’re taking a few prescriptions

every month, and have the occasional medication prescribed for a random infection, it’s important to keep these medications straight.

Keep your doctor informed of all the vitamins, supplements, over-the-counter drugs, prescriptions, etc. you’re taking so they can provide you with the best possible option.

Alleviate side effects

Alleviate side effectsSome medications require you to take the prescription with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach.

Alleviate side effectsSome medications require you to take the prescription with a meal or on a full stomach in case of potential stomachaches.

If you find yourself experiencing unusual aches or pains, contact your doctor.

Understanding if you can mix medications

Understanding if you can mix medications Some prescriptions are ok together,

while others can result in dangerous side effects and reactions.

Understanding if you can mix medications Some prescriptions are ok together,

while others can result in dangerous side effects and reactions.

Before taking a new medication, talk to your doctor about all of the other prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, supplements and more that you are currently taking in case any won’t interact well.

Make it a daily habit

Make it a daily habit In today’s age, you can find a whole slew of reminder or alarm apps for your smart phone to help keep you informed of when you need to take your various prescriptions.

Make it a daily habit In today’s age, you can find a whole slew of reminder or alarm apps for your smart phone to help keep you informed of when you need to take your various prescriptions.

Or, find a time every day, such as right before brushing your teeth in the morning, or before your favorite TV show starts.

Make it a daily habit In today’s age, you can find a whole slew of reminder or alarm apps for your smart phone to help keep you informed of when you need to take your various prescriptions.

Or, find a time every day, such as right before brushing your teeth in the morning, or before your favorite TV show starts.

Adding one extra step to your morning or evening routine could make all the difference.

Stay informed

Stay informedNew research comes out frequently on proper ways to take prescriptions and the impacts on your health.

Stay informedNew research comes out frequently on proper ways to take prescriptions and the impacts on your health.

If you’re ever confused or want to learn more, contact your doctor or pharmacist for guidance.

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