newsoholic Time to become News Oholic!
One of the most common mistakes is skipping a dose or two, either because you forget or because you're stockpiling expensive medication. One study found that 8 percent of Americans don't take their medications as prescribed because of the cost. It can have serious consequences. For example, if you have diabetes, not taking your insulin can cause your blood sugar to spike to dangerous levels.
The red line of medication errors that can lead you to death
One of the most common mistakes is skipping a dose or two, either because you forget or because you're stockpiling expensive medication. One study found that 8 percent of Americans don't take their medications as prescribed because of the cost. It can have serious consequences. For example, if you have diabetes, not taking your insulin can cause your blood sugar to spike to dangerous levels.