(2)  Keep a list of your medications, along with potential side effects & drug interactions + over the counter meds.  Take a list to your doctor visits and/or pharmacist.  (3)  Disposing of old medications.  Do NOT flush down commode as enters water supply.  Take to your pharmacy OR call your local law enforcement agency and ask about any program.  If must dispose in regular household trash, leave pills (left whole) in used cat litter, used coffee grounds or garbage slop.  When disposing of empty medicine bottles, be sure to eliminate personal information.  JUST THINK BEFORE TOSS!!