MEDICATION MYTHS AND FACTS

Myth: “I feel ok, so I don’t need to take my medication.”

Fact : Taking your medications as prescribed plays an important role in their effectiveness and your overall health status over time.


Myth: “Expired Medications are safe to use”

Fact: Expired medications may be not only ineffective but also harmful to your health.

Myth: “I can use my friend’s medication because we have the same medical condition.”

Fact: Medications are prescribed for specific individuals and their conditions. Using another person’s medication may lead to under- or over-dosing, interference with other drugs or unwanted side effects.