Twenty Questions to Ask Your Doctor and Pharmacist About Your Prescription

  1. What is the name of this medicine?
  2. What results can be expected from taking it?
  3. How long should I wait before reporting if this medicine does not help me?
  4. How does the medicine work?
  5. What is the exact dose of the medicine?
  6. What time of day should I take it?
  7. Do alcoholic beverages have an effect on this medicine?
  8. Do I have to take special precautions with this medicine in combination with other prescription drugs I am taking?
  9. Do I have to take special precautions with this medicine in combination with nonprescription (over-the-counter) drugs?
  10. Does food have any effect on this medicine?
  11. Are there any special instructions I should have about how to use this medicine?
  12. How long should I continue to take this medicine?
  13. Is my prescription renewable?
  14. For how long a period can my prescription be renewed?
  15. Which side effects should I report, and which ones can I disregard?
  16. Can I save any unused part of this medicine for future use?
  17. How should I store this medicine?
  18. How long can I keep this medicine without it losing its strength?
  19. What should I do if I miss a dose of this medicine?
  20. Does this drug come in a less expensive, generic form?