why are the DR. pushing drugs that are not working.

doug martin | Aug 21, 2018 | Category: Veterans hospital

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Les Epstein | Aug 21, 2018

This isn't the place for a Q like this.

Lily F | Aug 20, 2020

Everyone responds to medications a little differently depending on a multitude of things such as metabolism, concurrent medical conditions, other drugs, renal function, genetics, etc. Meds with generally the most benefits, least side effects, and highest safety are offered to patients first to try. There may be meds that are more efficacious but may not be available to you due to your comorbidities or side effect profile. No one really knows how a med will work on a patient until that patient tries it themselves. The key is to have open conversation with your medical providers to discuss what's working for you and what's not. Give the meds a consistent try (as some do take a while to take effect) before saying they don't work. Doctors are not just pushing meds. They aren't making any money from you as VA meds are funded by tax dollars.

Cordie Livingston Jr | Aug 21, 2018

It's up to us as vet's to ask questions and if U and a doctor don't get along U can fire them and request another we have to be up on everything when it comes to our health especially the meds given always ask questions if it's something ur not comfortable with ask about something that U know has worked for U don't let the doctor make U believe something that doesn't sound right to U, also do Ur own research U would be amazed at how much U can learn. Remember no patience is text book

David Phillips | Aug 21, 2018

I don't know but I would definitely be asking questions

Patrick A. Hall | Aug 21, 2019

Start asking your Dr. Questions. If you don't feel satisfied with the answers. Get a second opinion. You can always get a another Dr. If you feel your not making progress in your health care.

D | Aug 21, 2018

I agree with Doug Martin. The meds i'm on have only made everything worse

Russell Riechmann | Aug 21, 2018

I have no idea what you are referring to.

Paul Finnerty | Aug 21, 2018

Maybe you need some other treatment modalities than just the drugs.

bec | Aug 21, 2018

Got me on that one.

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