Medication Management Home Safety Checklist
Failure to take medication properly can be dangerous.
According to the American Medical Association:
- Over 60% of the medication prescribed in the United States is not taken as directed
- 25% of all hospital and nursing home admissions each year of people aged 65 year or older are due to their failure to take their prescription medications as directed
- Failure to take prescribed medication properly is the number one reason for hospital re-admissions.
At Alert1, the safety of you and your loved ones is our priority. That’s why we’ve put together some important tips to help with medication management.
Medication Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Medications
- What is the name of the medication?
- Why am I taking it?
- Is there a generic equivalent?
- How much should I take?
- How long should I take it for?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
- Should I take it on an empty stomach or with food?
- Where should I store the it?
- Will I need to refill the prescription?
- Will this medicine interfere with others I am taking?
- Are there any foods, beverages, other medications, or activities I should avoid?
If you forget the answer to any of these questions, always call your doctor. You may wish to make a list of the medications you take and the answers to the questions above. You can use the examples provided below as a guide.
| Name of My Medicine |
How Much Do I Take |
When Do I Take It |
What Do I Use It For |
| Example: Ibuprofen |
1 tablet, 400 mg |
3 times a day after meals |
Arthritis |
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| Keep a Record of Medicines You Use |
| o Aspirin |
o Antacids |
o Cough Medicine |
o Vitamins |
| o Cold Medicines |
o Laxatives |
o Minerals |
o Allergy Medicine |
| o Diet Pills |
o Sleep Pills |
o Herbal Products |
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