Secure and Safe Ways to Consume and Discard or Destroy Prescription Medicine

Prescription narcotic medications are highly potent, effective and are only administered to individuals that need substantial pain relief, by physicians, pharmacists, dentists, nurse practitioners and optometrists.   Prescription narcotic drugs can create health complications for any person if they are misused or abused. It is vital to know correct and safe methods to take these medications as well as how to dispose of them after you no longer need them.

 

Tips to Safely Consume Prescription Medications

 

Firstly, it is critical only to take the amount of medicine as directed to you on the label of your medication. Taking more than the recommended dosage could lead to adverse effects and potentially increase the risk of addiction. Using less than recommended may not supply you with the relief you need and will undermine the potency of the medication.

 

Pay attention to the time in which you used the medication.  It is essential that you take your meds on a regular schedule to receive optimal performance from your medicine. If you take too many meds in a short period, it could lead to an overdose which could be life-threatening. Your doctor may want you to use a non-narcotic analgesic as a first line painkiller.

 

Ensure that you are taking your medicine in the way it was intended to be ingested. If your medicine comes in a pill, do not crush it or snort it, this can alter the effects of the drug on your body, can lead to overdose and could seriously affect your health.

 

How to Safely Dispose of My Unneeded Medications

 

It is imperative to exercise extreme caution when dealing with powerful prescription drugs. They should be stored in secure locations that only responsible adults can access. These drugs could have life-threatening effects on children and pets, so be mindful of accessibility to these meds. You can even return unused or expired medications to any pharmacies in Canada.

 

Pacific Coast Maxillofacial Solutions knows the damage and harm improper usage and handling of prescribed drugs can do for individuals and their families. We take all matter concerning medications at utmost urgency. If you have any questions or concerns about drug usage or handling, contact PCOMS today, and we will do our best to assist you.

A pile of multiple prescription medicine tablets

Secure and Safe Ways to Consume and Discard or Destroy Prescription Medicine