Current medical research and opinion
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Oral medications for chronic conditions often involve a variety of instructions, including time of day/dosing, drug interactions, and food intake restrictions. However, the extent to which patients follow these instructions is unclear. ⋯ Patients adhered to dosing and cautionary instructions across the majority of the study period but were largely non-adherent to food intake restrictions. Improved communication and increased emphasis on food intake restrictions is needed when advising patients on their medications.