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Answers to Common Medication-Related Questions

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Everyone has questions from time to time about their medications. Your pharmacist is a great resource to help answer these types of questions! Pharmacists are the medication experts on your healthcare team. They have extensive education about medications, how they interact with one another, and how they can support your health. Here, we provide some answers to common medication-related questions featuring one of ExactCare’s own clinical pharmacists, Reeya Patel, PharmD, BCMTMS.

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FEATURED QUESTION

Why did my doctor stop prescribing my medication?

Some reasons a doctor may stop prescribing medication are if:

  • Your condition improves. You may no longer need to take it.
  • You are having drug interactions. This means your medication may not be working well with another medication you take. Your treatment plan may need to be changed.
  • You are experiencing unpleasant side effects.
  • Your medication has a high copay or may not be covered by your insurance. Your doctor may try to find a different medication to replace that one.

Your doctor will explain why they stopped prescribing you a medication. They can answer any questions or concerns you may have.

If you are an ExactCare patient with questions about your medication, call us at 1-877-355-7225. Our pharmacists are here to help!

 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/drug-interactions

https://www.healthcare.gov/using-marketplace-coverage/prescription-medications/

Information featured on the ExactCare website, including the Ask a Pharmacist page, should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for advice regarding your personal health situation. If ExactCare is your pharmacy, call us directly to talk to your pharmacist: 1-877-355-7225

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