Before you leave the pharmacy, your pharmacist should give you printed information about the medication and make sure that you understand the answers to these questions:
1.. What are the brand and generic names of the medications? 2.. What does it look like? 3.. Why am I taking it? 4.. How much should I take, and how often? 5.. When is the best time to take it? 6.. How long will I need to take it? 7.. What side effects should I expect, and what should I do if they happen? 8.. What should I do if I miss a dose? 9.. Does this interact with my other medications or any foods? 10.. Does this replace anything else I was taking? 11.. Where and how do I store it? When you buy over-the-counter medications, read the labels carefully because they might contain ingredients you do not want or should not take. Maybe they will interact with your other medications, cause an allergic reaction, or not be correct for your symptoms. Ask your pharmacist for help if you have trouble selecting the right product.