� See your doctor 10 to 14 days after discharge .
� If you do not have a family doctor , call 614-234-LIFE ( 5433 ) for help in finding one .
My follow-up care includes :
� Do not drive until your doctor allows it .
� Depression is common after a stroke . See page 23 for more information . If you feel depressed or think you may have signs of depression , talk to your doctor .
� Take your medication list from the hospital to your doctor ’ s appointment . You will need refills from your doctor for some of these medications .
� Follow up with the neurosurgeon and neurologist in addition to your primary care doctor .
� If you need physical , speech , or occupational therapy , keep your scheduled appointment or call to schedule an appointment within 1 week .
� Do not take any over-the-counter medications , supplements , or herbal products before checking with your doctor . See page 27 for more information about taking medications safely .
� Do not take any blood-thinning medications until you have been instructed to do so by your doctor . See page 11 for more information .
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