You have a right to refuse medications. The trick to it is being assertive, and backing yourself up with some knowledge of the meds you are refusing always helps. It's your body and you certainly do have a right to choose what goes into it. I have refused certain meds a number of times. If my pdoc had his way I'd be a zombie 24/7. That's not the life I am willing to live tho. Yeah they don't always listen the first time, but stay calm and restate your stance respectfully.
The others gave good advice on a different approach to a pdoc. I hope you can find someone else. I don't really like my pdoc either, it isn't a great situation. You need someone you can work with, mutual respect and understanding. I hope you find it.
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