If you have heart disease, or any other condition for that matter, and you're taking medication to control it, your medication may make the difference between living a healthy active life and ending up in a hospital emergency room. Don't put your health at risk. Be sure to take your medication as prescribed by your doctor, and also be sure you have all the critical information you need to take your medication properly.
That being said, do you sometimes forget to take your medication on time? If so, you're not alone, and help is available - taking your medication doesn't have to be so difficult. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for tips on how you can manage your medications.
If you've been diagnosed with heart disease, chances are your doctor will ask you to quit smoking. Some people find the diagnosis of a health condition to be enough motivation for them to change their lifestyle habits. Quitting smoking may be one of the most difficult things you'll ever do, but it's also one of the best things you can do for yourself. And you don't know whether it will be difficult until you try! Many Americans have successfully quit smoking - either cold turkey or with medications.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what you can do to improve your chances of success and to quit for good!