Care
Medication changes
When a medication starts, changes or stops, your prescriber explains why, what to watch for and who to call.
Changes happen at a visit, one at a time, with the reasons explained.
The visit
How a change is handled
- 01
Why
The prescriber says what they recommend and what else could be done, including waiting. You decide.
- 02
What to watch for
You hear what is common, what is not, and when to call the office. Ask us to repeat anything.
- 03
When we check in
We set a follow-up visit with the change, so you do not have to guess when to reach us.
What this is not
Never stop on your own
Please do not stop or change a medication without talking to a prescriber first. If you have taken more than prescribed, call 911 or Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.
Questions
Three questions about this visit
Can I ask to stop a medication?
Yes. Tell your prescriber at a visit or call the office. We plan how to do it together.
Can I get a change by message?
We do not prescribe on the strength of a message alone. A change is decided at a visit, in person or by video.
Is there a separate charge?
No separate charge from us. A change happens within a follow-up visit, which is billed as one.
Questions about a medication?
Call the office during hours, or write to ask for a follow-up.