What to do if your medication is recalled
When a medication is recalled, caution is a must. It might be okay to stop taking a recalled medication if it’s an over-the-counter drug such as an allergy, headache, cold, or sleep remedy that’s meant only to relieve occasional symptoms. But one should speak with a pharmacist or doctor before stopping a prescription medication. The pharmacy may be able to get the same medication from a different drug company. If there are no other manufacturers available, either the patient or pharmacy can contact the doctor to switch to another medication.
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