Questions to ask your
Health Care Team

Use this guide to gather the information you need to know from your health care team.

• What are the brand and generic names of the medicine?
• Can I use a generic form?
• What is the medicine for and what effect should I expect?
• Does this drug replace any other medicine I have been using?
• How and when will I use it, what amount will I use, and for how long?
• What do I do if I miss a dose?
• Should I avoid any other medicines, (prescription or over-the-counter), dietary supplements, drinks, foods or activities while using this drug?
• When should I notice a difference or improvement?
• When should I report back to the team?
• Will I need to have any testing to monitor this drug's effects?
• Can this medicine be used safely with all my other medications and therapies?
• Could there be interactions?
• What are the possible side effects?
• What do I do if a side effect occurs?
• How and where do I store this medicine?
• Where and how can I get written information about this medicine?
• What other sources of information can I use to make my decision?