6 Secrets From a Pharmacist
BYOB: Bring your own (pill) bottles to doctor appointments.
By Katherine Di Palo, Contributor | Aug. 29, 2017, at 6:00 a.m.
Your pharmacist is happy to help organize your medications, vitamins and supplements. (iStockPhoto)
Staying on top of medications can be daunting. From side effects to food interactions, what do we really need know about what we are taking? As a pharmacist at Montefiore Health System, a busy New York City hospital, I provide care for a diverse population of patients. Everyone from the elderly man just discharged from the hospital with seven new medications, to the mom-to-be trying to navigate which cough syrup is safe to take – my team helps them make the most informed decisions.
Below are a few tips everyone can use to safely and effectively take medications, vitamins and supplements:
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