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Are you taking Heart Failure medicine?
You may be taking medicine for other conditions, too—maybe several different pills a day, each prescribed by a different doctor. Be sure you know what each medicine is prescribed to treat (not always as simple as it sounds).
Keep these facts in mind
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Some medicines may cause side effects
If you’re having side effects or symptoms you can’t explain, get in touch with your doctor—especially if you’ve recently started taking something new.
When you take a number of medicines, some may interact with others
Make sure your doctors know about every medicine you’re taking, as well as any allergies you may have.
If you have questions about your medicines, ask your doctor or nurse. Only the doctor can adjust doses or tell you to stop taking a certain pill. Never try to do that yourself.
Download Medicine Tracker
Use this Medicine Tracker to write down all the medicines you take and update it whenever you get a new prescription or stop taking an old one.
Prescription medicines
Over-the-counter medicines
Nutritional supplements and vitamins
Make sure to note everything above in your Medicine Tracker and share it with your health care team.
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Find out about treatment options specifically designed for Heart Failure
Discuss this and other treatment options with your doctor.
Sign up for a free Heart Failure Handbook
Get a free Heart Failure Handbook when you register for the Keep It Pumping support program. It’s filled with useful tips and tools to help you manage the condition.
Start prepping for the conversation
Get a Doctor Discussion Guide for a personalized conversation that can help you and your doctor decide on the best ways to manage your Heart Failure.