Whether your are dealing with a medical condition, or know someone who is, it's likely the medication is causing noticable side effects. Yet, when you think about it, how wonderful medication can be. Consider the drugs that allow transplanted organs to work in the human body, or, drugs that keep blood pressure stable. Medication prolongs and, often, exhances life.
But, what about the side effects? You can't always measure the effect, but, you can be sure there is one. It could be an effect that makes you sleepy, irritable, itchy, cranky, or lethargic. The effect may damage your organs or cause other serious medical conditions. One pill can lead to another, and another, and another.
Thus, it's of utmost importance to pay close attention to your medications. Make sure you read all the literature on the drug, so your informed. Be consistent with the time and dosages prescribed. Pay attention to any side effects and write them down so you can communicate your experience to your doctor. Dont't be afraid to ask your doctor or pharmacist for an alternative drug to replace a drug making you ill.
Remember, it's up to you to manage your medicine once you leave the medical facility. How you manage your medicine determines how well your days go. If you find yourself becoming inconsistent, confused, or sick, contact someone who can help, a spouse, a family member, your doctor, or your coach.
So, stay in charge and manage your medication's side effects, so they don't manage you.
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