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Managing the Benefits and Risks of Medicine
Although medicines can make you feel better and help you get well, it’s important to know that all medicines, both prescription and over-the-counter, have risks as well as benefits.
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Patient Safety
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If and when you do take a prescription medicine, it is important to realize that is carries potential benefits and risks. That is why it is essential for you, the patient, to understand your health condition and treatment options, and to ask questions about your prescription medicines. An informed patient is better able to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks associated with their prescription drugs.
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This guide is intended to provide general information on drug safety, not medical advice. Please consult with your physician or other health care provider with any questions you may have regarding specific symptoms or medical conditions.
It’s easy to feel hurried or rushed when visiting your healthcare provider. At a minimum, you should make sure you discuss your medical history, family history, and symptoms.
The best way to fill your prescriptions is to get your medicines from a safe source—a licensed U.S. pharmacist. A licensed pharmacist will be able to answer your questions, warn you of potential side effects, and help you identify potential problems from drug interactions.
There are more than 10,000 prescription medicines available today, and each of them has gone through extensive scientific testing and analysis in order to make sure they are safe and effective for patients. As a result, these medicines are helping patients like you lead productive, healthier lives.
If you would like more information on medicine safety, adverse drug reactions, or tips for talking to your doctor or taking medicine safely, the following links may be helpful in your search.