qleap42 t1_jclbsut wrote on March 17, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Reply to comment by RigelOrionBeta in Study finds patient-friendly prescription labels improve medication adherence: More than 100,000 people die each year from not taking medications as prescribed by universityofga

That sounds like something you would have to discuss with your pharmacist about. Many times pharmacists know more about the drugs than doctors do. But dosage and frequency are usually set by the doctor. If the doctor says otherwise I would talk to your pharmacist to see why they had it different.

RigelOrionBeta t1_jcllq2o wrote on March 17, 2023 at 6:42 PM

I have honestly just always figured the medication label simply states what some "default" dosage should be. I know that sounds ridiculous and incredibly dangerous, but I would argue so is private health insurance, tying healthcare to employment, and so much else about the US healthcare system.

I'll talk to my pharmacist about it then. Thanks!

Ukgamer125 t1_jclup7a wrote on March 17, 2023 at 7:41 PM

Not sure about US labelling requirements but here in the UK that would not be acceptable, the label should state the directions exactly as prescribed including “when required” if it’s to be taken only when needed. Would definitely recommend talking to the pharmacist.

Drakka t1_jco0cll wrote on March 18, 2023 at 6:00 AM

Same in US. No-one out here free-styling directions.