Well, don’t be hesitant if you need them. They know it’s a vital role of their jobs. I’ve had two providers recommend drugs that interact with my immunosuppressive meds. One was an endocrinologist, prescribing a med for osteoporosis. I looked it up and refused to take it because it would interact in a moderate way by compounding the impacts of my meds on my kidneys…quote, “it’s okay because your kidney functions are fine.” Absolutely nonsensical since I have to be on these meds for the rest of my life!

The other was a rheumatologist PA who recommended a med that could have a major interaction by causing one of my immunosuppressive meds to rise in my bloodstream substantially. The goal is to regulate these drugs at a constant level in one’s system. Which I pointed out to him and he argued that I’d adjust. Then he said that the two immunosuppressive meds I take interact and compound their effectiveness. Yup, that would be the point!
Needless to say I no longer see him.

Stay positive and safe!

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