No matter how healthy you are, chances are you've taken prescription drugs at some point in your life. All too often, we get the doctor's prescription filled at the chemist and pop the pills without much further ado. But there are some important considerations to make about cost and safety - such as the price of generics versus branded drugs, and the dangers of mixing medicines.
Prescription medicines
Prescription medicines
What you need to know about the cost and safety of prescription drugs.
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                                                The dangers of mixing medicines 
                                            
                                            How medication mix-ups can cost money and lives. 
                                        
                                    
                                            
                                                
                                                Foods and medications that don't mix 
                                            
                                            Some food and drugs out there should never be taken together 
                                        
                                    
                                            
                                                
                                                Fasting diets may affect medication  
                                            
                                            Taking your medicine on an empty stomach could alter its action or have unwanted side effects. 
                                        
                                    
                                            
                                                
                                                Panadol and Nurofen vs generics: Which is better? 
                                            
                                            Are Panadol and Nurofen any better than generic paracetamol and ibuprofen? 
                                        
                                    
                                            
                                                
                                                Where to find the cheapest paracetamol, ibuprofen and more 
                                            
                                            We compare the price of common over-the-counter medication from supermarkets and pharmacies. 
                                        
                                    
                                            
                                                
                                                How to save money on medicine 
                                            
                                            Does the cost of medicine make you feel ill? Reduce your costs with these simple tips. 
                                        
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