The 7 Things Everyone Should Know About Their Drug Labels

Published: April 27, 2018, 2:57 p.m.

In Episode 2, we talk about drug labels and the 7 things we think every consumer should know, at a minimum, about their drug labels.  Our goal? To inform you, while making you feel more comfortable and empowered to read every drug label you receive from this day forward.

Show note links from overprescribedpodcast.com:

"Drugs@FDA" - to access Medication Guides/drug labeling information, just enter the medication you're looking for in the search field to start finding the information on a drug that you may need

FDA Guidance to Industry on what should go on a drug label regarding adverse drug reactions or side effects

Report your side effects or adverse drug reactions right on the FDA website (side effect/adverse drug reaction = any undesired effect you're experiencing while taking a medication) -- Click "Consumer/Patient" link if you're not a healthcare professional and are reporting for yourself or on behalf of someone like a family member

To view drug safety label changes for a specific drug on the FDA website, click here.