The Basics
Medicines can help you feel better and get well. But if you don’t follow the directions, medicines can hurt you.
You can lower your chances of side effects (unwanted or unexpected effects) from medicines by following directions carefully. Side effects may be mild, like an upset stomach. Other side effects can be more serious, like damage to your liver.
When you follow the directions on the medicine’s label or from your pharmacist, doctor, or nurse, you get the best results.
