Remember Your Health Is Your Responsibility – Part III

Are you taking multiple medications for different health issues? Are those medications being prescribed by different doctors from different areas of medical expertise? Responsible medical professionals will ask you for a list of all medications you are taking before they prescribe a new medication. If you complain to your doctor about a specific health issue and he/she is ready to prescribe a medication without asking you about other medications you are taking, you should ask your doctor one simple question. “Will the medication you are prescribing have a negative interaction with any medications I am currently taking?” If your doctor responds “NO” quickly without going over your current medications, it is time to talk to a pharmacist and pose the same question to the pharmacist with a list of all your medications. Do your research, get multiple streams of information. Medications can do more harm than good if they are not properly monitored.