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Imperial, California - Only about half of medicines prescribed by health care providers are taken correctly, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Reasons why patients may misuse medications can include forgetting to take them, not understanding the directions, and disliking the side effects. But the FDA also says many people stop taking their medicine, skip doses, or delay filling a prescription to save money.

Not taking medicine as instructed by a doctor or pharmacist can be dangerous. According to the FDA, it can lead to your disease getting worse, a trip to the hospital, or in the worst cases, even death.

The FDA recommends these strategies to cut down on prescription medicine costs:

If you are taking more than one prescription or over-the-counter drug, vitamin, or supplement, or caring for someone who is, managing them can be complicated. Here are some tips to make the job easier:

And remember these safety tips: