Call your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional immediately if you think you've experienced an adverse drug reaction to your medication. Do not be afraid to ask your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professionals any questions or concerns you have about your medications. They can help you anticipate and understand your medicine's side effects and help you deal with them. Pharmaceutical companies track adverse events and they must notify the FDA when they learn of side effects. Many pharmaceutical companies offer toll-free numbers you can call if you have questions about your medicine.
Most companies also provide information via web sites on the Internet.
The types and amount of information will vary by company. The Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical web site offers fact sheets and complete prescribing information about all of its products . There are other sources of information you can access to get more information about your medication and possible side effects. PIs ordinarily follow a particular format mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. Your pharmacy should have a current package insert for any drug dispensed.