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MedicinesTalk No. 23 Spring 2007 editionMedicinesTalk No. 23 Spring 2007 edition
MedicinesTalk Spring 2007, containing get to know your medicines campaign, what to do about side effects, complementary and alternative medicines and testing new medicines.
Written by consumers for consumers, MedicinesTalk is a free quarterly newsletter that gives you reliable, accurate information and useful hints on managing your medicines.
| Title | Why read this |
|---|---|
| Get to know your medicines campaign | Purpose and messages of the national medicines awareness campaign run by NPS. |
| What to do about side effects | Advice about dealing with the side effects of medicines, including talking to your pharmacist and doctor about any changes you notice. Serious adverse effects require medical attention. |
| Complementary and alternative medicines | Complementary and alternative medicines are generally safer and less potent than prescription medicines, but they still need to be used with care. Like other medicines, they can cause side effects in some people, and they may interact with other medicines. |
| New medicines: A testing process | New medicines undergo considerable testing before being released for use. This article describes the testing process, and highlights some of its limitations. |
| MedicinesTalk Spring 2007: Medicines quiz | Test your knowledge about the wise use of medicines using this quiz. |
Complete list of all MedicinesTalk articles.
Find out more about MedicinesTalk.
Date published: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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References to brands should not be taken as an endorsement by NPS.
