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Medication Information

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Taking medicine may be new to you, and there may be a lot to remember. It’s very important to take medicine the right way — just as your doctor tells you. If you don’t follow your doctor’s directions, what could happen?

Learn more about your prescription medication with these resources:

  • Medication Adherence - Taking Your Meds as Directed
  • Medication: Myths Versus Facts
  • Making Your Medication Work Better
  • Interactions: Food, Supplements and Other Drugs
  • How Do Beta Blocker Drugs Affect Exercise?

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    • Beta Blocker Drugs and Exercise
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    • Taking Your Meds as Directed
    • Medications Myths Versus Facts
    • Making Your Medication Work Better
    • Medication Interactions
    • Beta Blocker Drugs and Exercise
  • Heart Insight

  • Answers by Heart Fact Sheets

  • Order AHA Brochures

  • Patient Education Resources for Healthcare Professionals

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