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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 25 January 2010 22:34 |
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Taking your medicines every day is extremely important to treating your heart failure. Your doctor may add medications one at a time, or he may start two or more. You may need more frequent clinic visits at times your medication is being adjusted for the optimal dose for you.
Important Reminders About Medications
* Take medications exactly as your doctor ordered them. Do not skip doses, take more than ordered to make up forgotten doses, or forget to refill prescriptions.
* Bring all the medications you are taking each time you see the doctor along with your medication record.
* Understand what each medicine is for, what it looks like, and common side effects.
* Be patient as your doctors find the right medications for you along with the best time, amount and combination to take them.
* Do not take over-the-counter medications without asking your doctor or nurse.
* Check your medications for an expiration date. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions.
* Check with St. Luke's Heart Failure Center before taking any new medication prescribed by a new doctor or over-the-counter drugs.
* Let us know if you are having difficulty taking your medications due to times of doses or cost of medications. Share any problems with us.
Link:
http://www.texasheart.org/PatientCare/Centers/HLTransplant/Recovery.cfm |
