Managing Medications

Information and tools for becoming a better consumer of medications.
Reading the Drug Facts Label
Only half (51 percent) of Americans say they seek out the label for usage information when they plan ... Continue reading
Using Medications that are NOT Tablets or Capsules
Medicines can come in many different dosage forms besides tablets and capsules. But if you do not use ... Continue reading
Need Help Keeping Track of Your Medications and When to Take Them?
Your medicines cannot work if you do not take them regularly as prescribed. There are many apps available ... Continue reading
Do You Have a Tablet or Pill You Want to Identify?
Here are two free sites that can help you identify a medicine (prescription or nonprescription) based ... Continue reading
Food and Drug Interactions
The information below is taken from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Avoid Food-Drug Interactions. ... Continue reading
What About Medications for My Medical Condition?
You can search for common medications used to treat or reduce symptoms for specific medical conditions ... Continue reading
How Can I Learn About My Medications?
By asking your pharmacist or health care provider about your medications. What is this medicine (generic ... Continue reading
Are There More Specific Questions I Should Ask About My Medications?
When you have a prescription medication filled, or select an over-the-counter medication, here is a more ... Continue reading
What Does Your Pharmacist Want to Tell You?
Here's a list of ten items any pharmacist would like you to know about safe and responsible ... Continue reading