Managing your medications
Pharmacy
Get to know your local pharmacy. They will share information with you about your medications, like side effects to look for, if you need.
They can help you to keep organised by:
- Sending you SMS reminders to fill your medication scripts or;
- Reminding you to get a renewal of your script/s from your doctor
Medication
Know your medications, what they are for and the side effects
- Have them written down and in your wallet or saved on your phone to share with your hospital specialist and your GP
Alcohol and other drugs
Understand how alcohol and other drugs can interact with your medication.
- Talk to you medical team or Clarence Street if you would like more information
Mater acknowledges consumer consultation in the development of this patient information.
Mater Doc Num: PI-CLN-420099
Last modified 05/7/2017.
Consumers were consulted in the development of this patient information.
Last consumer engagement date: 22/6/2017
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