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Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, under the arm, in the groin
Abdominal pain
Bruises at sites of minor injury
Lack of appetite
Feeling tired all the time
Bleeding easily
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General Medication Safety Tips
When you are prescribed new medicines, ask for written information and make sure you understand the following things:
- What is the medicine for?
- Is a generic (not a name brand) form of this medicine available? Does my doctor approve of my taking the generic, or does she/he want me to take the name brand?
- If I am allergic to certain medicines or food, would I also be allergic to this?
- How should I take it and for how long?
- What should I do if I forget a dose?
- What side effects can this medicine cause?
- Is this medicine safe to take with the other medicines and supplements that I am presently taking?
- Are there any foods or drinks I should avoid while taking this medicine?
- Is it safe for me to be in the sun while I am taking this medicine?
- If I am pregnant or am thinking of becoming pregnant, can I take this medicine?
- If I am breastfeeding, can I take this medicine?
- Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?
- What other safety measures should I follow while using this medicine?
- Can I drive or operate machinery while taking it?
- What storage conditions are required for this medicine? Does it need to be refrigerated?
- Do I need to take it at any particular time related to brushing my teeth?
- How soon after using the medicine can I eat?
- For medicines in pill form, do I need to take with or without food?
- If the medicine is for a child, what is the best way for me to measure the dosage?
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This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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