Is the VA overmedicating?

2016-03-16T10:52:05-04:00

I have been taking my prescriptions, attending follow-ups, and so on. For the last year it has seemed as though my symptoms where worsening. I looked up the meds I was prescribed. With almost no exception, the cocktail of pills the VA where shipping me monthly had side effects that where known to worsen what I was being treated for. Has anyone else had similar experiences?

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Mar 16 at 2016 10:57 AM

2016-03-16T10:57:46-04:00

They respond to what you tell them is the problem. If you feel that they are over medicating, don't take the pills, it is entirely in your hands.

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Mar 16 at 2016 11:10 AM

2016-03-16T11:10:50-04:00

I think they are, instead of fixing the problem, take a pill for this , take a pill for that.....

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Mar 16 at 2016 11:29 AM

2016-03-16T11:29:45-04:00

Yes sometimes medications can cause the symptoms you are trying to relieve (ie. some anti-seizure meds can cause seizures if given too fast or at too high a dose). That is because every person is different and will react to meds differently. There are a lot of variables involved.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Mar 16 at 2016 12:03 PM

2016-03-16T12:03:31-04:00

I dislike unintended effects of meds like weight gain.

Response by PO3 Michael James made Mar 17 at 2016 9:24 PM

2016-03-17T21:24:58-04:00

Honestly, I think that the VA is overmedicated.. They are off in La La land !!