Know Your Medications

Instructions : Pot is illegal under federal law in the U.S. and in many states and other countries. You may be subject to legal ramifications for possession and/or consumption of marijuana. Step 1: Research state laws Research your state’s laws to determine under what circumstances medical marijuana is legal for use as a medical treatment, …

Instructions : Never stop taking a prescription drug without consulting your doctor. Step 1: Switch migraine meds Consider switching from migraine medicine with valproic acid, which can make you eat more, to other migraine medicines that are less likely to increase your appetite, such as sumatriptan. Step 2: Know steroids make you eat Know that …

Instructions : If you experience unexpected side effects, seek emergency care immediately. Step 1: Notify physician Notify your health care professional that you plan to reduce the medication you’re taking. The doctor will supervise the process and monitor your use. Communicate any ill effects as soon as you experience them. Step 2: Get active Find …

Instructions : Always follow the directions from your pharmacist or the manufacturer when using medication to avoid serious health problems. Step 1: Use the restroom Use the restroom to empty your bowels and bladder if possible. Step 2: Wash hands Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and dry with a towel. Step 3: Unwrap Unwrap …

Instructions : Always consult a physician before attempting to do any exercise or exercise plan. Step 1: Relax Take time to relax throughout the day. Take small naps instead of sleeping for long periods. Step 2: Eat healthy Provide your body with a healthy diet to keep your energy up. Add different seasonings, marinades, and …

Instructions Step 1: Get prescription Get a prescription only from your doctor or other qualified medical professional. Step 2: Visit NABP website Visit the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, or NABP, website to learn about online pharmacy standards. For example, the pharmacy must be located in the United States for U.S. purchases. TIP: Online …

Instructions Step 1: Use measuring cap Use the measuring cap that comes with the liquid medicine. These are marked with the correct dosage for adults and children. TIP: Don’t use kitchen spoons to measure dosage. Participants in a study under-dosed by 8.4 percent when using medium-sized spoons and overdosed by 11.6 percent when using larger …

Instructions Step 1: Increase the concentration Ask your pharmacist whether the medicine is available in a lower concentration. A teaspoon of a medicine with a 50-milligram concentration may be easier to swallow than a half-teaspoon of the 100-milligram concentration even though the dose is the same. TIP: Ask your pharmacist about other ways to mask …

Instructions Step 1: Talk to your doctor Ask your doctor whether there is enough difference between the brand-name and generic medication to warrant requesting “No substitution” on the prescription. Step 2: Talk to your pharmacist Ask your pharmacist if a generic substitution has been AB-rated by the FDA. An AB-rated drug has been determined to …

Instructions Step 1: Check your state law See if medical marijuana is legal where you live. The group Marijuana Policy Project maintains an up-to-date, state-by-state guide to these laws. Step 2: Research its uses Determine if medical marijuana might help you. Glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure, and multiple sclerosis are a few of the conditions …

Instructions Step 1: Empty cabinet Empty your medicine cabinet, placing its contents on a table or counter. Step 2: Clean cabinet Clean the inside, outside, shelves, and doors of the cabinet, using a small amount of household cleaner in water and a sponge or rag. Step 3: Sort contents and wipe them Sort the contents …