Never change the dose without consulting with your doctor
Check expiry dates twice a year. Never use expired medication
Return extra or expired medication to your pharmacist
Keep your medication in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight
Never keep medication in the kitchen or bathroom. Heat and moisture may damage the medication
Keep medication in a secure spot, out of the reach of children
Don't share, lend or borrow medication
Carry a medication record with you at all times
Take your medication with water
Finish all of your medication unless your doctor tells you not to
Avoid mixing alcohol and medication
Know your risks. Get the facts:
The average senior in Ontario takes six prescription medications and three over-the-counter medications a day.
These medications combined can cause harmful interactions. Interactions can make a drug stronger, weaker or mixed together may cause unwanted side effects.
About one in five
Ontario seniors are hospitalized each year for drug interaction problems.
