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Old Feb 04, 2015, 11:27 AM
bunnifoo bunnifoo is offline
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I'd say (or write out if you can't say it in the appointment, sometimes I need notes to help me) the Seroquel hasn't worked and decreasing it has made me worse. What medications do you think we should try? How long should it be before I start seeing results on (new med), if that doesn't work what is the next med to try.

How often should I be seeing you while I'm transitioning on the medications. Do you want me to check in only if I have an adverse reaction or can I check in over the phone between appointments (some pdocs will be okay with this).

Ask him to go over side effects and explain when you should call him. If my vision is blurry is that a mild thing or is that a call immediately thing. That sort of thing.

I'd also ask him to write all of it out for you - how often you should be taking medication if you are gradually increasing, what side effects to look for, when to call. That way you don't have to worry about remembering all that stuff.

When i've increased meds or c hanged meds in the past I've gotten the pdoc to write stuff down and then I stick it on my fridge so I can look at it and have easy access. If youd on't feel comfortable keeping it out, then you can keep it in your wallet or copy it on your phone or something.