As we age we are increasingly likely to need to take medications on a regular basis to treat chronic illnesses. There will also be occasions that we will need to take a medication for a short period of time to treat an acute illness. One of the things to be kept in mind is the potential for interaction between medications.
Because of the possibility for drug interactions it is important to be sure that the doctor knows what medications a person is taking as well as any over the counter (OTC) medications. One way to insure that this information is available is to make a list of all medications; prescribed, OTC and herbal supplements. This list needs to be made available to any health care provider when seeking treatment. The list should include the medication (brand name and generic name), the dosage, how frequently the medication is taken and who prescribed it.
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