New Year, New Medication? Why it May be Time to Look at Other Options

The new year calls for new beginnings. New changes in lifestyles such as going to the gym more often, eating healthier and being more intentional. Regardless of how you decide to switch it up at the start of the new year, change is necessary and inevitable and it might be needed a lot more than you may think. Especially when it comes to the type of medication you take. Sometimes changing and weighing out your options can be helpful if you notice that the current medication you are taking is no longer working.  Why It May Be Time For A New Treatment There are a few reasons why you might need new treatment. One reason is that you notice new or worsening symptoms. If your symptoms aren’t getting better or they begin to get worse, it might be time to switch over to a new treatment. Another reason is that the medication may be too strong for you and it’s causing new side effects that aren’t manageable. Dealing with medication that causes side effects is hard, especially when these side effects make your daily life difficult to keep up with. You could also require new treatment simply because your current...