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Side effects of medication

You may find that the medications you are taking cause some side-effects:

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What you can do:

Exclamation Be careful! It can be dangerous to stop taking medication without consulting your doctor.

More help & information

Your doctor

  • Can review the medication you take
  • Can explain your medication

Your district nurse or health visitor

  • Can discuss your medication

>> Local health service

Your pharmacist

  • Can write the dosage clearly in large print
  • Can provide and fill a medicine dispenser

Family or friends

  • Can remind you to take your medicine

Help the Aged

  • Produce a free leaflet on managing medication

(020) 7253 0253
St. James Walk
London EC1R 0BE

>> www.helptheaged.org.uk

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