What Happens If I Don't Take My Medicines?
Not taking your medicines as directed by your doctor means:
- Your medicines will not work the way they should.
- Your health condition might get worse.
- You might not feel well.
- You might not function as well at home, in school, or on the job.
What gets in the way of taking your medicines?
There are many reasons why people don't take their medicines as directed.
Do you ever find yourself saying these things?
- "I don't know why I have to take medicines every day."
- "I just forget to take my medicines some of the time."
- "I stop taking my medicines when I'm feeling better."
- "I'm handling this all alone."
- "I don't understand my doctor's instructions."
