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Your Care at Home: Managing Your Medicine

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Taking you medicine as prescribed by your doctor is important. Without it, you may feel worse and take longer to recover after your hospitalization. But it's not always easy, especially if you have lots of pills to take. These tips will help you get past the problems and take your medicine as directed.

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Storing Medications

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Watch this video to learn how and where to store medications safely and how to properly dispose of expired medications.

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Measuring Liquid Medications

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Watch this video to learn how to measure and store liquid medications properly.

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Tips for Swallowing Pills

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Watch this video to learn how to swallow pills easier, if it is safe to split your medication, and if you can take your medication in a different form.

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5901 E. 7th St.
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