Questions to Ask Your HealthCare Provider Before Taking New Medication
Questions to ask your doctor before taking any prescription medication, herbal or other over-the-counter, supplemental medications include:
Why do I need this medication?
What is the name of the medication?
How does it work?
What are the potential side effects? Which ones should I tell my doctor about?
Will the medication interact with the other prescription and nonprescription drugs I am taking?
How long will I need to be on the medication?
How many times a day and at what time of the day should I take the medication?
How long will it take to see the desired effects?
What specific information do I need to know about the drug?
What allergies do I have that might cause a drug reaction?
Is this drug covered on my medication prescription plan?
Is this drug available in a generic form, which is usually much cheaper?
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Is there anything I should avoid while taking this medication?
what can I do if I can’t afford the medication?
