Steps to Better Health Social Media Toolkit: Tips for Safe Use of Medicines

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• If you have sickle cell disease, you may take multiple medicines for common complications associated with the disease. Here are a few tips to make sure you're taking your medicines safely and help you start important discussions with your healthcare provider: www.cdc.gov/SCD/medicines
• Combining prescribed medicines can put you at risk for serious health issues if you have #SCD. The "Steps to Better Health" toolkit offers tips to help you safely take your medicine and discuss any side effects with your provider: www.cdc.gov/SCD/medicines

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Caring for Common Complications of Sickle Cell Disease: 3 Tips for Safe Use of Medicines

Tip 1: Ask your provider about the benefits and risks of your medicines.

Tip 2: Take your medicine exactly as prescribed.

Tip 3: Report any side effects of your medicine.

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