HEALTH
Medication Safety: The dos and don'ts of prescription drugsTimothy Velasquez, 67, is like a lot of people -- rarely, if ever, did he extensively question the details of his prescription drugs. More » |
Easy access belies over-the-counter drugs' health risksStephanie Andrews learned her lesson the hard way. Like most people, the 36-year-old mother of two, who asked that her real name not be used, underestimated the potency and impact of the over-the-counter (OTC) drugs she was taking to relieve her abdominal cramps. More » |
Before you leave the drug store, get the facts.Read the drug label to make sure the prescription is yours and matches the one written by your provider. More » |
Ask questions. You're the one who suffers the consequences if you don't.What is the name (brand and generic) of the medicine? What is it for? More » |
A double takeAlthough the packaging is similar, these drugs are very different. The medicine on the left treats seizures and nerve pain, while the medicine on the right is for high cholesterol. More » |
