Basics
If your medicine says "with food", you should do this.
What is eat something with it?
This is a common side effect of these medications.
What i weight gain, tiredness, or shaking?
Always check this before taking your medication.
What is the label?
If a pill looks different than usual, you should do this.
What is call the pharmacy?
Bonus: why would the pills look different?
Psychiatric meds may cause changes in this.
What is appetite?
If you don't understand your medication label, who should you ask?
Who is the pharmacist?
Some psychiatric medications take this long to start working.
What is several weeks?
This helps prevent running out of your medications.
What are refill reminders?
You should never do this to a time-release or extended-release pill.
What is crush or break it?
This is what you call a bad reaction to medication.
What is an adverse reaction?
You should take your medications at these times when it says "twice a day".
What is morning and night?
You should never stop this type of medication suddenly.
What is an antidepressant?
You should never share your medication with others for this reason.
What is it could be harmful?
This drink interacts with many medications and should be avoided.
What is grapefruit juice?
If a new medication causes chest pain or swelling, you should do this.
What is go to the ER or call 911?
Taking too much medicine at once is called this.
What is an overdose?
Mixing alcohol and/or this with psychiatric medications can be dangerous.
What are street drugs?
This item helps organize daily doses.
What is a pill box?
If you're allergic to a medicine, it may cause this serious reaction.
What is anaphylaxis?
Some meds may cause this common side effect in the stomach.
What is nausea or upset stomach?
This common over-the-counter medicine helps with pain or fever.
What is Tylenol or Ibuprofen?
Some psych medications cause drowsiness, so you should not do this activity after taking them.
What is drive a vehicle?
Taking too little medicine can lead to this.
What is the medication not working?
Always check for this date before taking a medication.
What is the expiration date?
Drinking plenty of fluids can help with this side effect.
What is dry mouth?