Med Mixing
Mixing medications and large amounts of alcohol causes this organ to work twice as hard
What is the liver
How often you should have your doctor review all of your medications
Whenever you have a concern, or at least once a year
They are at higher risk for harmful alcohol/medication reactions
Who are women
What you should do when your doctor prescribes you a new medication
What is ask what it's for
If you are experiencing this, you should not ignore it and see a doctor right away
What is pain
Mixing alcohol with these can reduce a medication's effectiveness
What are antibiotics
This is the best way to keep track of your current medications
What is make a list
These over-the-counter medications have some of the highest alcohol concentrations
What are cough syrups
It is okay to ask for this when scheduling a doctor's appointment
What is extra time
This collects moisture and should be removed from medicine bottles
What is the cotton plug
Mixing alcohol with these may cause excessive dizziness
What are antihistamines
If you are having trouble opening your pill bottle you can ask your pharmacist for one of these
What is an easy-open bottle
This is probably the worst place you can store your medicine bottles
What is the medicine cabinet
You should always remind your doctor about these
What are previous conditions
You should keep your medication separate from this
What is other family member's medications
Mixing alcohol with this may cause stomach bleeding
What is aspirin
Before leaving the pharmacy, you should always do this
What is check that your medication is correct
The recommended limit of alcoholic drinks for anyone over the age of 65
What is one
It is okay to ask for this from your doctor or pharmacist
What is written instructions or recommendations
Always check with your doctor before doing this activity
What is exercising
Mixing alcohol with these may raise your blood pressure
What are anti-depressants
If your friend has a problem with alcohol or misuse of medication, you should do this
What is get them to seek help and/or speak to their doctor
The percentage of ER visits that are related to alcohol
What is 25%
If you have trouble swallowing pills you can ask your doctor if this is available instead
What is liquid medication
It is important to do this with old or unwanted medication
What is properly dispose of