How Important Are My Medicines?
Medicines are prescribed to help you. There are many different types of medicines:
- Some medicines help control your health condition.
- Some help treat your symptoms so you can feel better.
- Others may be taken to reduce side effects.
But even the best medicine will work only if you take it the right way.
Taking your medicine as directed by your doctor is one of the most important things you can do. This means:
The Right Medicine The Right Dose The Right Time
Taking your medicines as directed may benefit you.
For example:
- Asthma
- Asthma causes lost workdays for adults and lost school days for kids. Taking asthma medicines as directed by your doctor may help keep you out of the emergency room.
- Diabetes
- High blood sugar can damage your body in many ways. Keeping your blood sugar under control can lower your risk of eye, kidney, and nerve disease.
