Balancing Side Effects And Quality Of Life

Every medication from OTC or from the pharmacy has side effects. Don’t fool yourself. Look at all the cough medication pulled from shelves recently. 

Those who take medication usually read the side effects, including long-term ones, and look for balance in their decision-making. You have to know the side effects and weigh them against the quality of life.

If you have taken a medication for a long time, it’s good to go back for a refresher of the side effects. That’s level ground, and you have to make choices. There is no wrong answer here, just facts.

If you are depressed and taking several medications, your Psychiatrist may suggest adding an Antipsychotic to your medication protocol. Read ALL side effects, including long-term, and balance that with quality of life. It was an easy decision for me because the life I was living wasn’t working.

Antipsychotic medications allowed me to live a better quality of life until I got Tardive Dyskensia, one of the most serious side effects, and I can not take Antipsychotics again. Taking the medication is one of the best medical decisions I’ve made.

Remember to call your doctor right away if you’re having difficult side effects, if you can not reach your doctor, go to the emergency room. Don’t use a Doc-in-a-Box, I don’t believe they are equipped to handle a mental health crisis. 

I’m having Brain Fog today, I hope this flows and makes sense. :)

Melinda