where is a good online resource where a average person can check on doctors dosing of medications / drugs prescribed ? see more details side effects / toxicity limits / alternatives.
the dr and pharmacist do not seem to agree ? not sure which one to is right / to change. only recently realized the pharmacists role is assist patient/ i previously think pharmacists role was more of a middle man in selling / medications. phamracists did proactively mention / questions . this is 2 times now . pharmacist did call call doctor with me present on 2nd visit. doctor / pharmacist not seem to agree. how do i drill down deeper ? i now think BOTH are working for me ? just not sure what is right .
2007-10-01 22:00:47 · 6 answers · asked by Mildred S 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You can buy a Physician Desk reference or PDR. it describes every pill or meds. Enumerates their indications, dosage, side effects or adverse effects.
Doctors by virtue of their license prescribe the necessary medications. The duty of the pharmacist ( also licensed ) is to fill up the prescriptions. Both of them should work with an agenda that your best interest and welfare is considered.
Don't worry, when there is a question of a drug, the Pharmacist usually tries to contact your doctor for clarification. They are more familiar on any side effects.
Remember, both have licenses to protect.
Go to the links below for online drug resources:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
http://library.kumc.edu/omrs/diseases/drug.html
If you're not sure about any drugs or even your diagnosis,;or issues pertaining to your health problems; don't hesitate to ask questions of the doctors.
2007-10-01 23:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was a completely out of line dose, the pharmacist would refuse to fill. We in pharmacy believe the only good use for the PDR is as a doorstop. You can find dosing information in the drug insert attached to the stock bottle. Ask the pharmacist for it or look it up online. In terms of alternatives, your pharmacist would be someone to ask.
A dirty secret in healthcare is the lack of knowledge doctors have on prescription medications.
2007-10-02 01:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have the pharmacist show you the accepted dosing recommendations in the package insert. Then you will know who is right! It sounds like you pharmacist is doing his job. We aren't 'middle-men'.
2007-10-03 04:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by jloertscher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you get any drug from a pharmacy, you ought to settle for a reality sheet. This includes the makes use of and contraindications of a drug, the facet consequences from the least to the worst and what you ought to do in that situation. you ought to enable your Dr. know what handed off with the Lexapro so that is recorded on your checklist and so he/she will prescribe something else.
2016-10-05 23:05:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET A PDR. THAT WILL TELL YOU ABOUT DIFFERENT KINDS OF MEDS AND SCRIPS THAT DR WRIGHT OUT...
2007-10-02 08:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by iminyourdreams 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the AMA ..... bet they have a web site.
AMA= American Medical Assoc.
2007-10-01 22:09:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋