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Following up with your doctor is key

When is the next time you’re planning on seeing your doctor? If you were recently prescribed a new medication, your answer should be “soon.” According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, one of the most important things you can do to protect your health is to have a follow-up appointment after starting a new prescription. The purpose of a follow-up visit is for the doctor to monitor your treatment progress and check that the new medication is not having any significant negative effects on your health. For a smooth follow-up appointment, AHRQ suggests patients disclose four key pieces of information:

• Any problems with taking the medication

• Any side effects noticed after starting the prescription

• Any new medications another doctor may have given the patient or any over-the-counter drugs the patient has started taking along with the original prescription

• How the patient is feeling since starting the medication (Has it helped your condition? Worsened it?)

By telling your doctor everything you can about the prescription’s effects, he or she can determine whether that particular drug is a good match for you and your individual health care needs. If not, another drug can be prescribed that will better fit your lifestyle. Then, be sure to use your True Care Advantage prescription plan to receive significant discounts on prescriptions such as these. Your health and your wallet will thank you!

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