WAYS TO MANAGE MEDICATION

With having a lot of different dr’s and chronic conditions keeping track of my medication is important. Not only keeping track of it but also making sure that there was no cross interaction between medication. I am very fortunate to have a medical team working with me. My pharmacist and I are in contact when a new medication starts to make sure on the interactions. Also before I start a new medication I contact my family dr to update her and make sure she is okay with the medication. She knows how careful we have to be with medication. Not that I don’t trust the other dr’s, just there is 7 all together now. Having her as the last point of contact is a big benefit.

I do have a current list of all medication. As well Dr’s and pharmacy numbers that I take to all medical appointments. That way I am not guessing about anything.

It is a juggling act but having a team really helps.