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I have heard people talk about "brown bagging" their medications, what does that mean?
"Brown bagging" literally means putting all your
medications in a brown paper bag and taking them to your
doctor or pharmacist. Are you taking medications
prescribed by more than one doctor? Are you using any
over-the-counter drugs? Are you taking any vitamins and
supplements? You are the only person who knows
everything you are taking, but do you know if it is safe
to be taking all these medications? The only way to find
out is to ask your health care provider or pharmacist.
Don't assume your health care providers know everything
you are using. So, put all your medications in a brown
bag and take them with you the next time you see your
health care provider or pharmacist. Remember to include
medications prescribed by all your health care
providers, your over-the-counter drugs and any
supplements and vitamins you are taking.
Gail Carlson, MPH Ph.D., Continuing Medical Education, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia
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