Your doctor writes a prescription; the pharmacist fills it; you take the medication and get better. Thats how its supposed to work. But in the real world, plenty can go wrong, and it regularly does: More than 1.5 million potentially dangerous drug mistakes occur every year, according to the Institute of Medicine, the health arm of the National Academy of Sciences. <\/p>\n
But with a little vigilance, you can make sure your medication leaves you healthier, not sicker. Here is a capsule review of the most common medication mistakes and how to properly take whats prescribed to you. (Spoonful of sugar optional.) <\/p>\n
Combine similar-sounding names with illegible handwriting and what might you get? The wrong medicine. Some common mix-ups. <\/p>\n
Adderall for ADHD Inderal for high blood pressure <\/p>\n
Cafergot for migraines Carafate for ulcers <\/p>\n
Celexa for depression Celebrex for arthritis <\/p>\n
Doribax for kidney infections Zovirax for herpes simplex <\/p>\n
Femhrt for menopausal symptoms Femara for breast cancer <\/p>\n
Sarafem for PMS Serophene for infertility <\/p>\n
Zantac for ulcers Xanax for anxiety <\/p>\n
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