
Consumer Reports - September 2017 - True PDF - zeke23
English | 68 pages | True PDF | 10 MB
Cover Story
Too Many Meds? America's Love Affair With Prescription Medication
We now take more pills than ever. Is that doing more harm than good?
• Give Your Drugs a Checkup: Reviewing Your Medication List Can Prevent Errors
Find out what happened when CR's secret shoppers visited pharmacists across the U.S.
• 12 Times to Try Lifestyle Changes Before Medication
Your first treatment doesn't always have to come in pill form.
• From Pill Organizers to Apps, How to Manage Your Meds
Staying organized can prevent potentially dangerous errors.
• Is It Time for a Medication Reconciliation?
Answer these six questions to see how important a 'brown bag review' is for you.
• How to Get Off Prescription Drugs
Tips for stopping your meds safely, plus three success stories.
• What Older People Need to Know About Prescription Drug Risks
Lower doses and fewer meds can help prevent problems