Questions About Medications For Your Child
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Questions About Medications For Your Child
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The following question sent to me is typical of concerns parents have about their children taking medication. As you can see, I believe to ask your doctor questions is the right thing to do. Doctors actually are usually happy to answer good questions to be helpful.
Question
I'm not sure what to do about medication and my son. My doctor at times recommends over the counter medications and prescriptions. My concern relates to all kinds of questions about the medicines. Should I feel funny asking them to our doctor? What about over- the-counter medications? What should I ask?
Answer
You have every right to ask your doctor about medicines, whether over-the-counter or prescriptions, as they relate to your child. In fact, to not do so is a bad decision. You must be knowledgeable about what negative side effects might occur. That is the job of an effective parent. You also can read about the medicines and talk to your pharmacist. Questions to ask would be as follows?
- What is the purpose of the drug?
- How does it interact with other medications my child is taking?
- When and how much of the medicine does my child take every day?
- How long will my child need the medication?
- What are the side effects I need to be aware of?
- Where should the medications be placed?
- How quickly does the medication take effect?
- What should I do if we miss a dose?
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