(HealthDay News) -- Doctors and pharmacists can usually help you with any questions you have about a particular medication, but you must always ask and discuss any other concerns you have with them.
Here's a list of questions to ask your health-care provider, courtesy of the University of Iowa:
- Why do I need this medicine?
- How does this medicine work?
- Is the generic form effective?
- How long should I take this medication?
- What are its side effects?
- What do I do if I miss a dose?
- Will it interact with any other drugs I'm taking?
- Will it interact with alcohol?
- May I take this medication with fluids or foods?