Episode 56: Prescribed and Confused? Ask These 5 Key Medication Questions

Feeling powerless in the face of medication decisions? Su Robotti's personal journey will surprise and inspire you. Discover the unexpected twist that led her to become a passionate advocate for medication transparency and safety. Stay tuned as we delve into the key things you need to know about the medications you are being prescribed. 

Whenever you take a drug, my main message in life is whenever you choose to take a medicine, you are taking a risk that the side effect will be significant. So make sure that the intended benefit is worth it. - Su Robotti

Key Takeaways:

• Understandng  Medication Risks and Discover Alternatives: Learn how to make informed decisions about your health and explore alternatives to medication.
• Taking Charge of Your Health with Proactive Decision-Making: Discover how proactive healthcare choices can lead to better outcomes and improved well-being.
• Uncovering the Truth about Healthcare Provider Relationships with Drug Companies: Gain insights into the impact of these relationships on your healthcare decisions.
• Challenging Medication Advertisements with Healthy Skepticism: Learn to critically evaluate medication advertisements and make informed choices about your health.
• Reducing Reliance on Medications by Prioritizing Overall Health: Discover strategies to improve your overall health and reduce the need for medications.

In this episode, we will discuss:

00:02:38 - The Impact of Medication on Generations 

00:07:16 - Questioning Medication Decisions 

00:11:10 - Asking Questions and Seeking Alternatives 

00:16:05 - Understanding the Effects of Medication 

00:19:02 - Importance of Communicating with Healthcare Providers 

00:21:30 - Valuable Role of Pharmacists 

00:24:57 - Deprescribing and Medication Review 

00:28:25 - Importance of Supplement Awareness 

00:32:11 - Importance of Checking Doctor's Payments 

00:33:41 - FDA Approval and Drug Safety 

00:37:46 - Staying Healthy as Prevention 

00:38:35 - Future Episode Preview 

Resources:

https://medshadow.org

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