When you get a new prescription, ask your health care provider these essential questions.
- What is the drug used for?
- How does the drug work?
- How should the drug be taken?
- What should you do if you miss a dose?
- What are the drug’s side effects?
- What substances interact with the drug?
- What should you expect the drug to do?
- How should the drug be stored?
- Should you use a generic version of the drug?
- Should laboratory tests be done to monitor the effects of the drug?
