Tag: medication side effects
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Tips for Taking Your Medications and Why it’s Important to Adhere to Your Medication Regimen
When patients don’t take their medications as directed, they miss out on the benefits of these medications and put themselves at risk of their condition worsening. Taking medications as directed by your physician, also called patient adherence, is important for controlling the symptoms of chronic conditions and maintaining long-term health. There are many reasons why…
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How to Spot Signs of a Medication Allergy: Learn the Difference Between a Side Effect and a Drug Allergy
A medication allergy occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to a drug as if it were harmful. The immune system protects the body from foreign harmful substances, like infectious bacteria and viruses. Sometimes, the body recognizes a substance as harmful when it is harmless–this is referred to as an allergy. Adverse drug reactions, also…
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Things to Ask Your Pharmacist About Your Prescription
In 2019, approximately 3.8 billion prescriptions were filled at retail pharmacies across the US. But your pharmacist does more than just fill your prescription. Your pharmacist ensures your total safety when filling your prescription and they can answer any question you have about your medication. It’s a great idea for patients to build a good…