I added Actemra but I subtracted Prednisone after 12 months.

After I subtracted Prednisone, I also subtracted famotidine, amlodipine, losartin, spirolactone, warfarin and timilol eye drops for ocular hypertension. I can't forget that atorvastatin was stopped too.

My primary care doctor says she usually prescribes medications but I keep her busy with deprescribing medications. When I go to my primary care visits, she wants to know what else needs to be deprescribed.

Those are just the medications. Many symptoms that were "attributed" to long term prednisone use or a low cortisol level have also stopped.

My hormone levels have improved but my endocrinolgist says my hormone levels need to rebalance themselves. Diet and exercise are the endocrinologist's recommendations.

Wegovy was added by my endocrinologist to help me lose weight, improve insulin resistance and decrease my overall risk of another cardiovascular event.

I am the same whenever a new medication is prescribed or suggested. I research it as much as possible and keep in mind how sensitive my stomach is to any medications. Some doctors don't mind a patient looking into medications, some do.