YSK that sometimes less is more. If you take medications, next time you see your doctor ask about ‘de-prescribing’
YSK that sometimes less is more. If you take medications, next time you see your doctor ask about ‘de-prescribing’
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Sometimes less is more. Next time you see your doctor ask about ‘de-prescribing’ | Ranjana Srivastava
A supervised process of stopping medications that are no longer needed is something everyone should know about
De-prescribing refers to a structured, supervised process of stopping medications that are no longer necessary or beneficial. Ask your doctor the following questions:
What is this medication for? Do I still need it?
What would happen if I stopped it? Is there a safe way to stop?
Why you should know this
A supervised process of stopping medications that are no longer needed is something everyone should know about