There is truely only one safeguard against the problem of taking two or three possibly meds that dont mix well. That is why doctors ask to be updated on meds that you are taking. I know that everytime I go to see my doctor I am asked to update my list. This way your doctor can hopefully make sure that you dont get the wrong meds. But I also recently have noticed that welbutrin is being given to patients that are taking other antidepressant meds or adhd meds when they are considered to be major interactive drugs. It just seems to be happening more and more. My doctor didnt figure out that claritin-d was a major interaction with st johns wort till I was well into it. It might have caused the super-tinnitus that I hear every moment of the day and night. But hey at least Im still functioning.

 

Here are some questions you should ask your doctor next time a new drug is added:

 

1. Is this going to interact badly with my current meds?

2. Is this going to cause wieght gain?

3. Is this going to have sexual side effects?

4. May I have a spec sheet on this drug with a current list of side effects(before I pay for it)?

5. Should I take before, with or after meals?

 

 

Just a few thoughts. Anyway you should check with your doctor about your meds or even a pharmacist might evaluate what you're taking.

 

Pat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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