Medication Safety
This person should be contacted before stopping a psychiatric medication.
Who is your provider?
What is drowsiness?
This device has compartments labeled by day to help organize medications.
What is a pill organizer?
These medications are commonly used to treat depression.
What are antidepressants?
Medications should be stored away from these two groups.
Who are children and pets?
You should never do this with your prescription medications.
What is share them with others?
This side effect may make your mouth feel sticky or uncomfortable.
What is dry mouth?
Many people use this feature on their phone to remind them to take medications.
What is an alarm or reminder?
These medications can help manage hallucinations and delusions.
What are antipsychotics?
Expired medications should be taken to one of these community programs.
What is a medication take-back program?
Medications should be taken according to these instructions.
What is as prescribed?
A sudden rash or trouble breathing is a sign to seek this type of help.
What is emergency care?
Taking medication after brushing your teeth is an example of this strategy.
What is linking it to a routine?
These medications help with mood in bipolar disorder.
What are mood stabilizers?
This is important to tell your provider about if it happens after starting a medication.
What are side effects?
This information should be checked before taking a medication to ensure it is yours.
What is the prescription label?
This healthcare professional can help answer questions about medication side effects.
Who is a pharmacist?
Writing down medications, doses, and times creates this helpful record.
What is a medication log?
This information tells you how much medication to take.
What is the dose?
This type of appointment helps providers monitor how medications are working.
What is a follow-up appointment?
This is important to bring to appointments so providers know what you are taking.
What is a medication list?
If side effects become bothersome, this is the first person you should notify.
Who is your doctor?
Missing doses often leads to this problem.
What is symptoms returning or worsening?
This information tells you how often to take your medication.
What are the directions or schedule?
Taking medications consistently can help reduce the risk of this.
What is hospitalization?