Being adherent means following your medication treatment correctly:

1. Taking the correct medication.

2. Taking the correct dose.

3. Taking it at the indicated time and with the correct frequency.

Complying with your treatment has great advantages:

1. You achieve your goals of therapy.

• It is important to adhere to all treatments to achieve the goals of therapy, but it

becomes more difficult when we have chronic conditions that require the use of long-

term medications such as diabetes and hypertension.

2. You keep your health conditions under control.

• Diabetes: control and maintain adequate blood sugar levels.

• Hypertension: keep your blood pressure under control.

3. You avoid complications associated with these conditions that can affect other parts of the body, such as heart, kidney, eye, and nerve problems, among others.

Tips to improve your adherence:

1. Ask your doctor and/or pharmacist questions:

•  What is this medication for?
•  When should I take it?
•  What is the goal of treatment?
•  How long will it take to produce results?
•  Health professionals can help you better understand your therapy.

2. Create a routine:

Take your medications always at the same time.

Incorporate medications into your daily routine.

Use a pillbox to organize your medication.

Preparing the pillbox weekly will help you review the important points of your treatment.

3. Keep a medication diary:

•  A diary will help you remember to take your medications.
•  Write down how you feel when taking them.
•  Write down all the questions that you have to share them with a healthcare professional.

4. Consult with your healthcare professional about changes in your therapy and notify them if you

experience unwanted side effects.

Your active participation is essential. Stay adherent to live a healthier life and enjoy the full benefits of

your treatment!

At MC-Rx, our commitment to health is paramount. Our purpose is to continue providing the necessary

tools so that each person can live a healthy life. This is one of many efforts bringing our patients closer

to their health goals.