Enlist the Support of Your Healthcare Providers
Your healthcare providers are an essential source of information and support in your efforts to maintain your medication routine. The strategies below will help you partner with your healthcare providers to ensure you are successful in sticking to your medications and protecting your heart.57
- Understand the reasons for taking your medication
- Ask your healthcare providers to explain the benefits of taking your medications as prescribed. In the case of heart medications, the benefits can literally be lifesaving.
- Discuss possible side effects
- Discuss the side effects that may be associated with your medications. You should always talk to your doctor about any side effects you are experiencing.
- Share your adherence goals
- Inform your healthcare providers that you want to adhere carefully to your medications and engage them in the process.
- Develop a good relationship with your healthcare provider
- Consistently speaking with your doctor or pharmacist will enable a medical professional to monitor your medication habits and help you stick with your plan.
- Request assistance with refills
- In addition to your own self-reminders to refill a prescription, ask your pharmacist if automated refills or phone and e-mail reminders are available.
- Talk about it
- If necessary, reevaluate and discuss your personal medication plan with your doctor to determine if adjustments are needed to help you take your medicine.
- Ask for help
- If you are experiencing a problem (e.g., medical or financial), discuss possible options with your healthcare provider.
- Family support is important, but do not hesitate to ask for professional caregiving services if you need more help.
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