A Pill For This And A Pill For That...Beware Of Those Combination's!

Are you depressed? Are you having trouble sleeping? Your doctor has told you that you must take a medication to unclog your arteries or to help you to breathe easier. Maybe your condition is not that serious. A low testosterone count or hair loss is affecting your love life. Maybe after many years as a smoker, you want to quit smoking. Whatever your issue or your condition, whatever ails you, there is probably a drug on the market that will provide temporary or long-term relief or even a miraculous cure! You may or you may not be susceptible to some, all, or none of the drug's side effects. But be careful. Prescription drugs, in many cases may be beneficial, but they could also be hazardous to your health, and they may even kill you when they are combined.

One thing is for certain and that is your doctor and your pharmacist can only do so much for you and it is important that you not only deal with the same medical professionals on a regular basis and that they are individuals that you trust but that you are also staying on top of the different medications that you are being prescribed, what they are for, any potential side effects that may occur, and any potential lethal interactions. If for any reason you begin taking a medication and it doesn't seem to sit right with you or even makes you feel odd or off in anyway it is a good idea to stop taking that medication and to contact your doctor and pharmacist right away.

You should not wait until the affects or side effects become so problematic that to deal with them is unavoidable. At the first sign that something is not right this is the point at which you should probably try and find a more compatible medication for that particular health problem.

Most people assume that they need to contact their medical doctor with questions or issues about their medicine directly, however, sometimes it is wise to contact your pharmacist and to speak with him or her about your concerns. Unlike your medical doctor you will probably be able to reach your pharmacist on the phone right away, and because they are trained specifically in the medication aspect of your medical care, they will most likely be better able to answer questions about drug interactions or potential side effects right away and the pharmacy should also have all the drugs you are taking listed in their computer so that they can see potential problems right away.

When you begin taking a new medication make sure to spend some time researching information about the specifics of that medication to help ensure that you don't have any ill effects from it. If you have any questions about what you are experiencing or a medication is making you feel odd be sure to discontinue the medication and contact your pharmacist at once.