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How To Avoid Taking Too Many Medicine?
Interactions with Lipitor I also take Atenolol.Lisinoprilfor B/P & heart. Celebrex& Gabapentinfor arthritis,Nexium for reflux Claritinfor allergy,L-Thyroid ,Asa,Calcium,& Cymbalta. I worry about taking so many pills,interactions etc.What do you think? I am 80 yrs old.
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
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You are right and it is understandable. However, it is imperative for your doctor to get a review to only get the greatest needed medications prescribed. It s true that with numerous consultations and with various doctors from different specialties, the temptation of prescribing too many drugs might be encountered. I suggest you get a review from your doctor, especially an internist. The concern of drug interactions has its place. Kind regards
You are right and it is understandable. However, it is imperative for your doctor to get a review to only get the greatest needed medications prescribed. It s true that with numerous consultations and with various doctors from different specialties, the temptation of prescribing too many drugs might be encountered. I suggest you get a review from your doctor, especially an internist. The concern of drug interactions has its place. Kind regards
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