QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR

ABOUT YOUR NEW PRESCRIPTION

Lisa C. Routh, M.D.

May, 2007

Why do I need to take this medication?

How will we know if this medication is helping me?

How do I take this medication?

What kinds of side effects might I expect with this medication and what should I do if they occur?
What should I do if I miss a dose of this medication?

Do you have a sheet of instructions for this medication?

Will I need to refill this prescription? If so, when?

Are there foods, or other medications, I should avoid while taking this medication? (Bring a list of all medicines, both prescription and nonprescription, that you are currently taking.)