You are a good example. I also refuse to take a pill that will require another pill to correct the effects it has on my body. There are trade offs. The current pill I take, lowers my blood pressure, makes me dizzy so I use a cane, annoying brain fog, diaherra and my hair has thinned. On the upside, I can take deep breaths, sleep without a pillow, yawn again, no fainting when I stand up quickly, make dinner without sitting down and have energy to walk 180-250 minutes a week. The cardio docs want me to change my meds and the meds are loaded with more side effects. So is it quality of life or quantiy of life?