Other things you can do
• Tell your healthcare team about all of your medications.
Include:
• Any herbal medications
• Vitamins
• Creams or ointments
• Eye or ear drops
• Samples from your doctor
• Cannabis (marijuana)
• Any over-the-counter medications
• Tell your team about any medication, food or environmental allergies you
may have.
• Some medications must not be taken with other medications, vitamins or
herbal supplements.
Do not take any medication without letting your healthcare team know. If
you want to keep taking a medication from home, talk to a member of your
healthcare team first.
• Your family members and caregivers should also talk with the healthcare
team first before giving you any medications.
If you have any questions about your medications, talk to your doctor,
pharmacist or nurse.
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