HTW #128
October is American Pharmacist Month! Get to know your pharmacist! Give him or her a call, or better yet, speak to him or her in person. Here's a list of all the things you could learn from contacting a pharmacist:
• How to say the names of your pills
• What happens when you do not take your medication as prescribed
• How long do you take your medication for
• Any side effects you should expect
• Possible interactions with your medication and other medications
• Whether there are interactions between your medications and certain foods
• How to properly store and dispose of your medications
• Information on health topics like high blood pressure and diabetes