Sandie--asking questions about meds

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Dear Sandie,

It is definitely NOT demanding (or if it is, it's a good kind) to ask

questions about the medications you are prescribed. I nearly died a

little over a year ago from medications that a pain doc prescribed, in

an effort to MAKE me lose weight (which he thought was my main

problem). He overprescribed Wellbutrin, and I started having

seizures. I called the pharmacy, and they said it was an appropriate,

though high, dosage. My husband called our neurologist, and he said it

was about 3 times higher than what I should have been taking! Needless

to say, that pain doc is now history--matter of fact, the local medical

profession ran him out of town due to similar problems.

I agree that it is best to be well-informed and find out exactly WHY

they are prescribing something, and what you can expect.

Judi