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It can be hard to keep track of when
and how to take medicines. And the more medicines you take, the harder it may
be. Here are some ideas you can use to stay organized and track your
The first step in keeping
track of your medicines is to know what you're taking.
Taking a lot of pills increases your chances of having problems. If you take more than one medicine that works the same way, you could get too high a dose. And sometimes medicines work against each other. So make sure you know how to stay safe when you take several medicines.
ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerTheresa O'Young, PharmD - Clinical Pharmacy
Current as ofSeptember 9, 2014
Current as of:
September 9, 2014
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
& Theresa O'Young, PharmD - Clinical Pharmacy
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