Many of us have experienced getting afflicted one way or another. It may be through a virus, an allergy or a reaction to a foreign substance invading our immune system. Whatever the case may be, medicines are always there to save the day by eliminating and curing these illnesses. But accompanied by the buying and selling of these medicines is the risk of further complicating the symptoms you’re suffering from. And instead of these drugs curing your diseases, these became the major sources of your affliction. Here are three basic questions that have to be answered first before taking the risk of buying new medicines.
Is this medicine safe for me to take?
The first question you have to ask your doctor is about the safety of the new drug he has prescribed for you. Let him know about all the drugs that you take – including multivitamins, minerals, supplements, herbs and over-the-counter drugs. Don’t be embarrassed in sharing your experiences about drug allergies or bad reactions towards medicines. These things can affect the effectiveness of the drugs by your doctor.
How should I take this drug?
As the saying goes, “Health is wealth”. Don’t compromise your wellbeing because of your shyness to ask your doctor or the pharmacist about the new medicine you’ll be taking. Ask questions on how often you’re going to take the new drug, when are you going to take it, or if there are any foods that you should avoid while taking this drug. Never hesitate to ask them if the new drug has any particular side effect.
These kinds of queries can be crucial to your health as there are medicines that can make you sleepy, drowsy and dizzy. By asking these questions, you’ll be prepared of the things that can possibly happen and not be caught off-guard.
Is there a generic drug?
If your budget cannot afford the new drug prescribed to you by your doctor, tell it directly to him/her. Doctors often prescribe drugs with famous brand names as they are more readily available in the market, and are well-known. These, however, cost more than the generic drug. Ask him/her if a generic drug can also help cure your sickness or disease.
Your health is something that you should not take for granted. Be vigilant and curious enough to know which and what kind of drugs work for you. These questions mentioned above can be used as your guide in looking for the best new medicine for cure.
Is this medicine safe for me to take?
The first question you have to ask your doctor is about the safety of the new drug he has prescribed for you. Let him know about all the drugs that you take – including multivitamins, minerals, supplements, herbs and over-the-counter drugs. Don’t be embarrassed in sharing your experiences about drug allergies or bad reactions towards medicines. These things can affect the effectiveness of the drugs by your doctor.
How should I take this drug?
As the saying goes, “Health is wealth”. Don’t compromise your wellbeing because of your shyness to ask your doctor or the pharmacist about the new medicine you’ll be taking. Ask questions on how often you’re going to take the new drug, when are you going to take it, or if there are any foods that you should avoid while taking this drug. Never hesitate to ask them if the new drug has any particular side effect.
These kinds of queries can be crucial to your health as there are medicines that can make you sleepy, drowsy and dizzy. By asking these questions, you’ll be prepared of the things that can possibly happen and not be caught off-guard.
Is there a generic drug?
If your budget cannot afford the new drug prescribed to you by your doctor, tell it directly to him/her. Doctors often prescribe drugs with famous brand names as they are more readily available in the market, and are well-known. These, however, cost more than the generic drug. Ask him/her if a generic drug can also help cure your sickness or disease.
Your health is something that you should not take for granted. Be vigilant and curious enough to know which and what kind of drugs work for you. These questions mentioned above can be used as your guide in looking for the best new medicine for cure.
No comments:
Post a Comment