During medication reconciliation,the patient tells you that he takes Luvox daily as a "water pill." You note that this drug is not on his current list of ordered drugs.How should you proceed?

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Luvox and Lasix are sound alike drugs and can easily be confused.Although this patient may indeed be prescribed to take Luvox (an antidepressant),the fact that he said he takes it as a "water pill" is a red flag.You must investigate this discrepancy further and not just make assumptions.

During Medication Reconciliation,the Patient Tells You That He Takes Luvox