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Jarqui

(10,697 posts)
6. Try to explore what you can do to reduce the pills
Tue Feb 6, 2024, 07:58 AM
Feb 2024

According to my doctor, when you get over 5 significant medications, it can become hard to predict how they'll function in combination. The combination can make you sick.

You should run the combination through a drug checker if someone hasn't already. Ask your doctor.

Another thing to examine for each med:
For example, there are a whole bunch of things you can do to reduce blood pressure without taking pills. Some of it is lifestyle & diet: maybe cut out nicotine & caffeine, Mediterranean diet and get more exercise. Another could be supplements like garlic and flaxseed. That usually can get rid of a pill or two. Those can be tough pills that slow you down.

Another tact might be to carefully try alternate meds with your doctor(s). Maybe there is a combination that suits you better. Or some reduced dosage due to the combination.

All the best

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❤️ underpants Feb 2024 #1
We want only the best for you, koz hlthe2b Feb 2024 #2
Take care, kozar gademocrat7 Feb 2024 #3
Take care of you above all liberal N proud Feb 2024 #4
Take care Kozar. Owl Feb 2024 #5
Try to explore what you can do to reduce the pills Jarqui Feb 2024 #6
Not to nention, and i often do, kozar Feb 2024 #20
Echoing the good advice ChazII Feb 2024 #7
Love to you, koz. ancianita Feb 2024 #8
You have already made a great decision by saying "yes" to your psychologist, kozar. pazzyanne Feb 2024 #9
What others have said plus.. BigOleDummy Feb 2024 #10
Sending love to you with hopes that you find your answers. Hope22 Feb 2024 #11
I prayed for you. God bless. Also, Joinfortmill Feb 2024 #12
You are loved here. jmbar2 Feb 2024 #13
Get the help you need orangecrush Feb 2024 #14
You are a special human being. Sending you love and light chia Feb 2024 #15
Some good advice in this thread. ificandream Feb 2024 #16
Good luck, kozar! 70sEraVet Feb 2024 #17
everyone reacts differently to meds et tu Feb 2024 #18
Take good care of yourself Kozar choie Feb 2024 #19
He called, its Friday kozar Feb 2024 #21
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