Questions to ask your doctor before taking any prescription medication, herbal or other over-the-counter, r supplemental medications:
- Why do I need this medication?
- What is the name of the medication?
- How does it work?
- What are the potential side effects? Which ones should I can my doctor about?
- Will the medication interact with the other prescription and nonprescription drugs I am taking?
- How long will I need to be on the medication?
- How many tines a day and at what time of the day should I take the medication?
- How long will it take to see the desired effects?
- What specific information do I need to know about the drug?
- What allergies do I have that might cause a drug reaction?
- Is this drug covered on my medication prescription plan?
- Is this drug available in a generic form, which is usually much cheaper?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
- Is there anything I should avoid while taking this medication?