Heart meds. Grr.

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1. A very serious problem

is that doctors tend to not believe reported side effects. That leaves it up to the individual to self-treat. I have seen it in friends and relatives - and myself so many times that I have to wonder why.

Ex. My sister was prescribed a drug and she went into uncontrollable shaking. She reported to the doctor and he/she said - no it can't be the drug. She quit it anyway and she quit shaking. I had a really bad reaction to a blood pressure med that I reported to the doctor and he said it could not be the drug and since the med was not lowering my BP, he upped the dose. The horrible effects of the stronger dose changed how I view the medical community's worship of pharmaceuticals. I am taking two meds now that are probably saving my life but I no longer believe a doctor who dismisses side effects out of hand.