After doctors are precribing the medicines, it will be nice if we can see the purpose of the medicines, its possible side-effecs, etc.
Details which comes with the medicines gives us only the chemical names, but if we can get the details on the medicines like cough, anti-biotic, multi-vitamin, etc it would be great. I would like to know if there is any website where we can get the details.
2006-11-26 17:42:23 · 8 answers · asked by thanique 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
-You should, for one, have a better relationship with your doctor! He needs to take the time to answer all of your questions and concerns and give you detailed information about the drug he is prescribing you.
-Pharmacies offer consultations about all medicines, speak directly to the pharmacist and ask as many questions as you need to have a full understanding of the medicine and its effects.
-YAHOO! HEALTH is a very informative website, with a drug guide that offers detailed information about prescription and over-the-counter medicines:
http://health.yahoo.com/drug/;_ylt=Ak_M.OVhMw4E.WKM3NAtB0Sz5xcB
2006-11-26 18:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go on a search engine, and type in the name of the med. Usually, one of the first sites will be a basic description, other names (generics), side affects, and reasons for taking it. I use this alot because after my car accident, the docs were always giving me something new, and I couldnt keep it all in my brain. Also, when you fill a rx, ask the pharmacy for a detailed print out.
2006-11-26 17:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by Cris Tee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/index-drugs.aspx
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2006-11-26 17:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by Zak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most medical pharmacies will give you documentation with the medicine detailing everything about it. The pharmacist will even offer to go over the meds with you. If all else fails, go to http://www.rxlist.com/ and type the name of the drug and go from there.
2006-11-26 21:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by rosevillemike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You ask the doctor.
In USA pharmacy are giving this as a print out with the receipt. You may ask the pharmacy to provide it.
Library has a book call "physician reference". On Internet this is also available, need to surf a little.
2006-11-26 17:57:55 · answer #5 · answered by minootoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pharmacies usually have a website, like Walgreens. This site allows you to type in the name of the prescription and then it gives you information
2006-11-26 17:51:34 · answer #6 · answered by chelleighlee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 ways - one, explained by oue co-answerers, the other is the leaflet inside the medicine packet, u will have to ask the pharmacist for u to read it. It explains all the indication, contra-indication, etc..
2006-11-26 19:23:34 · answer #7 · answered by Sid Has 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pdrhealth.com shows Prescription and OTC meds.
2006-11-27 23:01:44 · answer #8 · answered by west.herb@yahoo.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋