Today, the John Tesh Radio Show featured a segment on the dangerous measures that people are taking in hopes of saving money on their prescription medications.1. Asking their doctor to write prescriptions for loved ones without health insurance, which is becoming more frequent as more and more Americans lose their jobs. As Tesh stated, a good doctor will always say no.
2. Cutting a pill in half may seem harmless but it can actually destroy the protective coating, causing it to be absorbed too quickly. Besides, if your doctor prescribed that specific dose for a reason.
3. Trading a prescription you don't use with a friend for a prescription they don't use. In Tesh's words, "[this] can kill you." Enough said.
Avoiding these mistakes may seem like common sense, but given the current economic state, you'd be surprised what people will consider.
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