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I am thinking to remove medication slowly but not to sure how or start
I am currently in a situation where I am wanting to remove some medicine or slowly go off of it, I am having a hard time, specifically with my guardians which they are continuing to keep me on the same medicine for years and rarely change it up and I never thought it was a big deal until I got a little bit older. I want to start with certain medicine that I really don’t need. At the same time I am needing to know my medicines name and how many mg’s are there.
I do only take pills and I am figuring things out by myself just from experience of when I turned about almost 13 I had started realizing my night medication just made me more hyper and irritated. Morning medication just got me somewhat tired and a tiny bit irritated but since I have had it for years, I am suspecting there are symptoms from the medicine. The main part is I have been tested for certain mental illnesses and health issues but haven’t been tested recently. I am soon going to get those tests started a little bit.
Some advice on any bit of this would be awesome!
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Talk to your doctor before you stop any medications. Your body gets used to certain medications that you are taking and if they are gone, your body may react rather negatively. The doctor would know how to take you off certain medications or lower the dosage to reduce the effect it is having on you. Don't try and do it yourself. You could make things worse. Pray about this. God will direct you in the right way. He could also take away the negative effects the medications are giving you.
I'll say a prayer for you also.
PML
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Not sure your age, but you sound mature enough to understand your medical condition and medications.
I am on many medications and as an adult, I have list of all my medications and why they were prescribed.
Is it possible to sit down with one of your doctors or care providers and review your entire list of medications, why they were prescribed, dosage and the proper use (when to take). Then ask about any side effects you are having.
As mentioned in previous post, do not change or stop any medications without first talking to providers.
Do you care to share your age and why you think medications were prescribed?
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9 Reactions@lily391, that sounds like a good idea to work with your doctor to re-assess the medications you are on. Going for follow-up tests can help assess which medications and doses may still be necessary, as well as to eliminate medications that may no longer be necessary and how to wean off them safely.
As you prepare for an upcoming appointment, I recommend:
1. make a list of your medications or taking the bottles with you.
** include dosages and time of day you take the medication
2. make a list of symptoms or concerns you have
3. start a list of questions
Lily, have you already got an appointment scheduled? Will your guardian accompany you?
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8 Reactions@lily391, how are you doing?
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1 Reaction@lily391 Hi Lily - such a great topic both for those of us who are on medication they don’t think they need and others who are on medication some doctors wish to remove. It’s the same sort of issue.
I’ve been on anti anxiety medication since my mom died coming up for 20 years. I have had 2 successive doctors who have been great in monitoring me, who at times have worked with me to gradually get off but have then worked with me to get back on my usual 20 mg morning tablet. I have to see my GP every 6 months to get a new prescription. Yet when my GP goes on leave and a locum fills in they invariably put pressure on me to get off the medication! Grr. I know and my usual GP knows what works for me, safely.
I hope you have followed the suggestions on here - especially from the Mayo mentors: worked out exactly what you’re taking, why and what for, how they make you feel and then visited your GP with your guardian to get a thorough reassessment.
Please don’t just stop medication without going through that group reassessment with your GP.
It’s very important your GP hears directly from you what YOU think and what YOU experience. It seems a team discussion is well overdue.
Please do let us know how this works out for you ❤️🩹
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