34) The most crucial step in preventing adverse drug reactions is to go to a doctor you have not previously seen , put all prescription and over-the-counter drugs you are using, have used in the last month, or are likely to use in a bag, and bring them to the doctor so a list can be made and your Doctor can start to fill out your NEW Prescriptons, this is called a Brown Bag Session. (Sonic often runs specials on these to help you get started). Your doctor should be happy to prescribe new drugs (or renew current prescriptions) after reviewing this up-to-date knowledge of all the drugs you're already taking or are likely to take (depending on street availability and cost, of course). Before your brown bag session with the doctor, your neighborhood (or street-corner) pharmacist may help you to fill out some of the blanks on your worksheet . You will probably be able to fill out more of the information concerning over-the-counter drugs yourself, since doctors often do not know that you are taking them or for what purpose. The doctor will be able to help you to fill out most of the information concerning prescription drugs, at least the ones that he or she has prescribed for you.
This message was edited by MrKlaatu on 10/09/02 01:05.00.
