How to Replace or Eliminate Most of Your Medications

When I learned I had Type II diabetes, the doctor prescribed a medication to help control my blood sugar. I also had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and severe chronic back pain and the meds that went with those problems. The problem with the medication was the side effects that came with them. For about two years, I felt terrible not realizing that all along it was from my one or more of my medications.

I started researching some of the symptoms I was having and began realizing it was more than one of the medications that was causing my problems. I began finding healthy alternatives to the medications and with the help of my doctor, eliminated some prescription drugs from my life. I was not able to eliminate all of my prescriptions, but my life is better today for the ones I did. Keep in mind natural remedies may also have side effects, so you and your doctor must make a decision as to which is best for you, the prescription drugs or the natural remedies.

Before you actually make changes in your medications consult with your doctor so he can monitor your progress or regress and make adjustments as necessary.

1. Make a four column spread sheet, list all of your medications in the first column.

2. Find a site that describes prescription medication side effects (i. e. drugs.com. or rxlist.com). Research the side effects of the drugs you are currently taking and write down your findings in the second column of your spreadsheet.

3. Next, go online and find one or more sites that sell natural remedies and vitamins (i. e. puritan.com/pages/healthnotes.asp). Look up the particular problem you are taking your medications and the site will suggest alternative remedies for you. Write this suggestion(s) in the third column of your spreadsheet.

4. In column four of your spreadsheet, list the side effects of that particular item.

5. Repeat this process for all of your medications. Take this completed spreadsheet with you to your next doctor’s appointment, discuss, and decide what changes you can safely make.

If you were able to eliminate just one prescription with this process, you have been successful.

Tip: As you begin your transition from meds to natural remedies, make notes of any changes you notice, both good and bad, to take with you to your next doctors appointment.

As your prescription medications change use this process to learn if there is a better solution for you.

Comments (1)

J. Johnson said:

	... I'm recommending this to my mom. She really wants to come off of her blood pressure medication. Great article. 5*
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