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Med review - help

GwynnSenior Contributor13 Mar 2020, 5:50 pm AEDT

Med review - help

So I've been told that I've got a med review coming up and I don't know what to ask for. Part of me wants to try a smaller dose of the same med I'm on because when my dose was upped to its present level I was quite depressed and just letting the doctors do whatever. I don't think the meds changed that about myself. It's not a case of side effects being unbearable or that I really desperately want to get off my meds, it's just that I think I was put on a higher dose than my body really needs. How do you express yourself well in med reviews?

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In response to: Med review - help

AppleblossomSenior Contributor13 Mar 2020, 8:15 pm AEDT

Re: Med review - help

Hello @Gwynn I am not sure if you are on an order or if that makes a difference. What you posted here makes good sense and shows your willingness to work with medical opinion, but saying your preference is to reduce.

I am supported in my personal reduction goals but finding the need to go really slow with it, still, with a little prn "take as needed" wriggle room I have managed my ups and downs without major medical input. That helps my sense of confidence in my judgment.

Take Care

Apple

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