Medication Update

Up to three medications now, yippee.

During the last few weeks my cholesterol and triglycerides have gotten dangerously high due the changes occuring from the changes with my body. I am now on Vytorin to reduce these levels, which need to be normalized before treatment begins.

My nephrologist (kidney doctor) declined my request for an increase in my Lasix medication as it would affect my blood pressure, which is already low. This means I will need to spend more time off of my feet to help stop its spread.

TIP: When taking multiple medications, always verify with the doctor your entire medication list to make sure that none of them interact with each other adversely. Deaths and bad reactions have happened when this isn't followed.

TIP: If you cannot take a recommended medication, ask your doctor for a less effective but safer alternative. Do not expect your doctor to volunteer this information. For example, one doctor prescribed me Lipitor for my heart, only to hear from another doctor that it wasn't the best choice for me due to how it works.

Well, my Ativan is kicking in... time to go to bed.