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1. Talking to your doctor
What you should discuss with your doctor on each visit.

2. Talking to your pharmacist
How your pharmacist can help you.

3. Using medications safely
Do's and don'ts for taking your medications safely.

4. Medication charts
If you are on several medications then you probably have to take them at different times of the day, some with food and some without. It can be difficult to keep track of what you took and when, especially when pills often look alike.


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