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Medication Guidance for Patients

This document provides 5 tips for medication safety: 1) Learn the name, purpose, risks and side effects of any new medication. 2) Understand dosage instructions and what to do if side effects occur. 3) Consider whether additional medications are needed and if there may be interactions. 4) Know how long to take each medication and review whether any can be stopped. 5) Understand when and how to stop medications, and where to report any unwanted effects from stopping. The goal is to ensure medications are taken appropriately and safely.

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Medication Guidance for Patients

This document provides 5 tips for medication safety: 1) Learn the name, purpose, risks and side effects of any new medication. 2) Understand dosage instructions and what to do if side effects occur. 3) Consider whether additional medications are needed and if there may be interactions. 4) Know how long to take each medication and review whether any can be stopped. 5) Understand when and how to stop medications, and where to report any unwanted effects from stopping. The goal is to ensure medications are taken appropriately and safely.

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MEDICATIO

R
FO

NS
AFETY
5 TIPS

STARTING A MEDICATION
What is the name of this
medication and what is it for?
What are the risks and
possible side-effects?

TAKING MY MEDICATION
When should I take this
medication and how much
should I take each time?
What should I do if I have
sideeffects?

ADDING A MEDICATION
Do I really need any other
medication?
Can this medication interact
with my other medications?

REVIEWING MY MEDICATION
How long should I take each
medication?
Am I taking any
medications I no longer
need?

STOPPING MY MEDICATION
When should I stop each
medication?
If I have to stop my medication
due to an unwanted effect, where
should I report this?

MEDICINE SAVED THE LIFE,


WRONG ONE RISKS THE STRIFE!
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