
Recently my doctor changed the dosage of a prescription. I didn't even think to read the packaging, because I'd been taking this medication for more than a year.
What I've learned in the past couple of weeks is never to assume that a dosage change won't cause different or more severe side effects! I had some frightening side effects--all of which are listed on that handy patient information sheet that I'd neatly filed away. (Sure, that's when I get organized?!)
I'm feeling a little better now, but I felt really awful for a while. Please don't make the same mistake I did. Whether the medication is for you or for a loved one, take a few minutes to learn all you can about it. In some cases, it could literally save a life.
I'm linking this up to Works for Me Wednesday.
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That is really an excellent point. My sister once told me of a story where a little boy was killed because they accidentally made the wrong dosage and the mom didn't check the label before giving it to him. Such a tragedy that can be avoided. Thank goodness you realized it and are ok now!!
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i facebooked this...i almost od my dog!
ReplyDeleteScary! I never thought about it. I will remember if my meds are ever changed. Thanks for sharing and glad everything is better:)
ReplyDeleteGreat point! Reading is very important. We do not take meds on a regular basis so when the need is there to take some we always write it down on our calendar. It makes keeping up with it much easier.
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