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Overmedication with cancer and other conditions
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Sep 23, 2018 | Replies (62)Comment receiving replies
Mayo requires that you update your list of prescriptions they have on file each time you go to your doctor there. I have several different doctors at Mayo in addition to my hematologist who prescribed various drugs for the side effects of chemo therapy. I would hope that a Mayo pharmacist would go over these drugs periodically to alleviate any problems. In addition to the cancer drugs, I also have medications for blood pressure, hypothyroidism, GERD, COPD, asthma, cholesterol, pain from torn rotator cuff, etc. I have no idea if there are adverse interactions from any of these medications. Does anyone know whether the Mayo Pharmacy Department reviews these lists of medications?
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I think that the list is run through the computer at the Lymphoma Clinic I attend, and several providers review it with me also. It seems to be part of the charge for the visit, as far as I can tell. gp
In over 4 years at Mayo, no one has ever reviewed my meds. There have been meds on my list that I no longer took. It is up to us to inform them!
@seaspray really? Whenever we go for a check-up for my husband the nurse goes over them with us and asks if there are any changes. We go to Mayo in Rochester.
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Judy,
Mayo Clinic providers do screen for drug therapy issues. It is always a good idea to mention changes or concerns with your provider at your appointments in addition to documenting them. Pharmacists are available for consultation on complicated therapies, detailed reviews or questions. You can ask your pharmacy for more information about costs and availability of medication therapy management MTM or contact Mayo Clinic at the location you use https://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments