You will often hear healthcare providers and folks in the media reminding people that they need to take medications as they are prescribed. It is important to take medications as frequently as they are ordered, at the right time and in the right amount. One thing they don't mention very often is when to stop taking a medication.
When you or your loved one are talking with the doctor at a routine visit or as you are being discharged from the hospital or ER be sure that you listen very carefully to the instructions. It is a good idea to repeat what the doctor has told you to be sure you have understood accurately. Also, verify if you are to stop taking any of the medications you are already using. Also, if you are to stop taking a particular medication, when should you start taking that medication again if at all.
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