Almost everyone in the modern world has taken medication at one time or another. According to one estimate, in any given week four out of every five U.S. adults will use prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, or dietary supplements of some sort, and nearly one-third of adults will take five or more different medications. Most of the time these medications are beneficial, but it is important to be conscious of what you are taking. Many people are harmed each year from taking the wrong medicine, taking the wrong dosage of a medication, or mixing incompatible medications. It is important to be informed about the medications you are taking to ensure that they will improve your health.
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