What is the purpose of this medicine?
How does the drug act? What is the benefit?
When will I notice the effect of the medication?
When can I stop taking this medicine?
How will I have to use the drug exactly?
By mouth or other ways, how often, and how long should I take the medication?
What should I do if I forgot to take the medicine or if I accidentally took it twice?
What side-effects are to be expected? What should I pay attention to?
How should I react if I experience side-effects, allergies or if I can not tolerate the medication?
Are the newly prescribed drugs compatible with the ones I am already taking?
Do regular check-ups have to be carried out?
If so, which ones and how often? Ring up and ask for the results if you have not heard from the doctor after the agreed time.
