10 Tips for Safe Medications Use

If medications are added to your treatment regimen, especially if more than one doctor is prescribing for you, over time, the regimen can seem to take on a life of its own. At least once a year, sit down with the doctor who provides most of your care, and review all of your medications. If your doctor thinks adjustments should be made to a medication prescribed by another doctor, ask him or her to consult with that doctor. If your doctor seems reluctant to contact another doctor about your medications, gently remind him that he or she wouldn't want another doctor changing the meds he prescribes for you.