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:
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
Drug Interaction Checker
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
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:
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
Drug Interaction Checker
Questions to Ask Your Doctor