Helpful tips about your medicines

• It is best to take your medicines according to the directions on the label
• If directed, take your medicines  at the same time each day, e.g., with breakfast, at bedtime etc
• If you forget to take your medicine, do not assume you can double the dose, call your pharmacist for information on the best course of action
• Take your medicine for the full length of time you were instructed, even if you start to feel better
• Do not share your prescription medicines with anyone and do not take anyone else’s prescription medicines

Some helpful hints:

• Do not expect a new prescription every time you visit your doctor, nurse or pharmacist
• Use the same pharmacy for all of your prescriptions
• Before you use an over-the-counter medicine or natural health product, make sure it is safe to use with your prescription medicines
• Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you have any allergies or have had a reaction to medications in the past (Tips for patients with allergies to medicines)