Book excerpt: In Just the Right Dose: Your Smart Guide to Prescription Drugs & How to Take Them Safely, you'll find answers to the most common questions about over-the-counter and prescription medications, as well as tips on topics such as: - Understanding your prescription - Why it's important to follow the directions, - What types of pills you should never break or chew, and why - The most common types of medicines (such as cream, suppositories, injections) - Remembering to take your medications - Swallowing that pill or capsule - Getting rid of unused drugs - And more!