Medication Safety
General health information — not medical advice.
Talk to your doctor. This is general information. Your own doctor and care team know your situation best.
What to Know
Taking medicines safely means knowing what you take, why you take it, and how to take it. An accurate medication list is one of the best tools for staying safe.
Everyday habits that help
- Keep an up-to-date list of every medicine you take — including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements — and bring it to every appointment.
- Take medicines exactly as prescribed. Do not stop or change a medicine without talking to your doctor.
- A pill organizer or reminders can help you stay on schedule.
- Try to use one pharmacy so your pharmacist can check for interactions.
Storage and disposal
- Store medicines as directed on the label, out of reach of children and pets.
- Ask your pharmacist how to safely dispose of old or unused medicines.
Ask questions
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible side effects and what to do if they happen.
- If something about a medicine is unclear, ask before you take it.
How Home Health Can Help
Talk to your doctor. This page is general health information only. It is not medical advice. It does not replace a visit with your doctor. Always follow your own doctor’s and care team’s instructions.
In an emergency, call 911. Do not use this website or email for urgent medical needs.
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