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