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:
- Understandng Medication Risks and Discover Alternatives: Learn how to make informed decisions about your health and explore alternatives to medication.
- Taking Charge of Your Health with Proactive Decision-Making: Discover how proactive healthcare choices can lead to better outcomes and improved well-being.
- Uncovering the Truth about Healthcare Provider Relationships with Drug Companies: Gain insights into the impact of these relationships on your healthcare decisions.
- Challenging Medication Advertisements with Healthy Skepticism: Learn to critically evaluate medication advertisements and make informed choices about your health.
- Reducing Reliance on Medications by Prioritizing Overall Health: Discover strategies to improve your overall health and reduce the need for medications.
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:
Drug Interaction Checker
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Learn about the financial relationships that drug and medical device companies have with doctors and other healthcare providers