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Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

During this Topic Tuesday we will be tackling managing some of the side effects that medication cause.

We will be sharing the side effects that impact day to day lives and how you manage these and helpful tips and tricks you have found to get through a side effect.

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

I’ve had two very good doctors helping me manage my meds over the past ten years. Both have listened to my concerns about side effects I’ve had, given me info about alternative meds, including the pros and cons. They’ve supported me in my decisions, which has been invaluable.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

@Former-Member I discussed it with my gp alot as he really thinks i should go back on the meds but I sometimes feel he doesnt understand how much the side effects disrupt my ability to function day to day and i had the same symptoms with seven different meds if i just had me to worry about i wouldnt care but i have a five year old and when it stops me from being able to care for him i just cant bare it

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Mentioned the Sweats ( before I discovered that I believe it's from the Meds) , my GP decided to put me on HR patches that brought on more problems.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Yes. We are both under the same understanding about the meds. And trying to come off of most of them. I'm happy with my doc. We work together as a team which is great.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

@Dave1977 That's good Dave1977 because you are young you shouldn't be worried about this kind of thing.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Remembering the last time I tried to go medication free and I know I didn't do well. Very lucky to be alive and not in jail! So I'm stuck with my meds, it's just a matter of finding the delicate balance

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Thanks @Former-Member

It's been great talking about this.

Good night to everyone who is goingng to bed.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Good night @Jojo2

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

@Dave1977 oooh yes indeed - been there, done that.... keep taking the tablets!

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

My husband would not bring up the sexual side effects, I had to. The hospital pdoc was not overly sympathetic (Mr D was on a treatment order) but community pdoc did, whilst still in treatment order, she confirmed our assertions with prolactin level testing and then discontinued drug.
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