As we get older the more we are exposed to special medications and drugs. Drugs (which include nicotine, alcohol and caffeine by the way) may cause problems if they are taken in wrong combinations or dosages. "If one pill is good, two are twice as good" can be a deadly thought.

Side effects of drugs can reduce physical coordination, distort the senses or impair judgment. These effects can lead to serious safety risks especially if the user drives a vehicle or operates machinery.

Talk with a pharmacist about the effect your drugs may have on you. The benefits of frequenting one pharmacy is that generally they will compile your medical history and be able to advise you of any potential problems.

Finally DISCARD ANY OUTDATED DRUGS. Your pharmacist will dispose of them for you!!! Do not save them for a recurrence of the symptoms that prompted your doctor to prescribe them. It is important that all drugs be used for the term prescribed ONLY. If symptoms recur then you must SEE YOUR DOCTOR.

Who To Contact:

Ombudsman of B.C. 1 - 800 - 567 - 3247