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Questions to ask your Doctor

• Please explain my medical problem/condition.
• When can I expect to feel better?
• Is it curable?
• What can I do to improve my condition?
• Is there a treatment other than medication that might be effective?
• What is the name of the prescription?
• Why is it necessary for me to take it?
• Is there a generic brand that would be as effective?
• How much do you want me to take and when?
• Will this interfere with other medications that I am taking?
• What side effects can be caused by this medicine?
• What should I do if I experience side effects?
• How long do I have to take this?
• Have you written out the directions to be placed on the label?
• When do you want to see me again?