You have a hand in your health...
with the safe and effective use of medicines.
This resource is also available as a
public service announcement in PDF format
When you use your medicines as directed, you can increase
their safety and effectiveness. But, if your treatment plan doesn’t fit
your schedule, lifestyle, or habits, following it can be hard. Other
concerns important to you, such as cost, convenience, and side effects,
can make it even harder.
Speak
up
Ask
questions
Find
the facts
Evaluate
your choices with your health care professionals
Have a hand in your health decisions. Together with your
health care professionals, agree on a medicine treatment plan that works
for you.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov/cder
1-888-INFO-FDA
Consumer Education: Ensuring
Safe Use of Medicine
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FDA/Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Last Updated: March 17, 2003
Originator: OTCOM/DLIS
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