Abusing medicine is dangerous
It is important to use prescription medicine safely. Using medications, like pain and anxiety pills, for the wrong reason or too much can hurt your health.
It can cause:
- Addiction
- Breathing problems
- Heart problems
- Death
These medications are even more dangerous if you mix them with alcohol or other medicines. That’s why it is important to never use someone else’s prescription medicine or let other people use yours. Always listen to your doctor or pharmacist on how to take your medication.
If you have questions, talk with a pharmacist where you bought the medicine or call the North Texas Poison Center at 1.800.222.1222.
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