Prescription drugs were created with the intention of helping treat pain and certain medical conditions to live a more comfortable life. There are ways you can use prescription drugs to help overcome health challenges. To safely take prescriptions:
Take your medicine as prescribed with input from your doctor
Check with multiple healthcare provides to get a second opinion on a treatment plan
Communicate with your doctor if you take any other medications and/or experience side effects
Check expiration dates on bottles and safely discard it
Tell your doctor about alcohol, tobacco, and drug use
Never take someone else's prescription medicine