10 questions to ask your pharmacist

Before you start

1. What is this medicine for?
2. How much do I take, and at what time of day?
3. Do I take it with food or on an empty stomach?
4. For how long do I take it? Do I finish it even if I feel better?

To stay safe

5. Can I take it with my other medicines, vitamins and supplements?
6. Could two of my medicines have the same ingredient?
7. What side effects should I watch for? Will it make me sleepy?
8. Can I drink alcohol while I take it?

If something goes wrong

9. What do I do if I miss a dose? (Don’t double the next one without asking.)
10. Where do I keep it? (Not in a hot car: the Miami heat can damage medicine.)

Ask us anytime

At Arturito’s you can ask these questions at the counter or by phone, in English or Spanish. Bring a list of everything you take, including vitamins, and we review it with you. For more, read How to read your prescription label.