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The dangers of look-a-like, sound-a-like drugs

Be your own advocate when it comes to taking prescribed medicines.  Look-a-like and sound-a-like drugs can cause medication errors.

Click here to read one story about a medication error that may have been linked to death. 

Click here to see a list of similar sounding drugs.

If you have questions or concerns about the medications you are taking, you can call the poison center:  1-800-222-1222.  



Carolinas Poison Center    P.O. Box 32861    Charlotte  NC    28232-2861    1-800-222-1222  •  © 2010 Carolinas HealthCare System