Patient & Family Education

Medication Tips

Remember to:

• Tell your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist the name of all prescription and over the counter medications you are taking, including vitamins.
• Tell your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist the name of any medications you cannot take because of allergies or interference with your other medications.
• Tell your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist about any complementary or alternative therapies you are using including herbs and vitamins.
• Keep a record of all your medications. Get the answers you need by asking your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist questions like these:
• The name of each medication and why you are taking it.
• How and when to take your medication(s).
• What additional activities might accompany your medication?
• What food, beverages, other medications or activities you should avoid.
• What possible side effects can happen and how you can stop or reduce these side effects.
• When you should contact your oncologist if you are having a problem with your medication.
• Whether or not you can drive while taking your medication(s).
• How to store your medication(s).