https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/medication-changes/m-p/579095#M13867 <P>Hello Kittycat12</P><P>Welcome to the forums.</P><P>Whenever I have to change any of my medications, I expect my GP or Psychiatrist, or whoever is prescribing the medication, to tell me how to go off one med &amp; then how to introduce the new med.</P><P>I also ask about what I can expect to experience, likely side-effects, the best way to take them, what to avoid while taking them, etc.</P><P>If I might feel some unusual feelings, sensations, then I can feel prepared for that &amp; be patient with myself about any such odd feelings I might have.</P><P>I also will keep talking to whoever prescribes the meds &amp; tell them how I am feeling. That way they can monitor how the medication are or aren't working for me.</P><P>I hope that helps.</P><P>Hugzies</P><P>mmMekitty</P> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:21:23 GMT mmMekitty 2023-11-25T11:21:23Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/medication-changes/m-p/579070#M13866 <P>Hi guys,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am new here and was wondering how any of you cope with medication changes and if you have any tips. I am not asking for medical advice but wondering what coping strategies do you guys use.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks guys <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 04:59:14 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/medication-changes/m-p/579070#M13866 Kittycat12 2023-11-25T04:59:14Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/medication-changes/m-p/579095#M13867 <P>Hello Kittycat12</P><P>Welcome to the forums.</P><P>Whenever I have to change any of my medications, I expect my GP or Psychiatrist, or whoever is prescribing the medication, to tell me how to go off one med &amp; then how to introduce the new med.</P><P>I also ask about what I can expect to experience, likely side-effects, the best way to take them, what to avoid while taking them, etc.</P><P>If I might feel some unusual feelings, sensations, then I can feel prepared for that &amp; be patient with myself about any such odd feelings I might have.</P><P>I also will keep talking to whoever prescribes the meds &amp; tell them how I am feeling. That way they can monitor how the medication are or aren't working for me.</P><P>I hope that helps.</P><P>Hugzies</P><P>mmMekitty</P> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:21:23 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/medication-changes/m-p/579095#M13867 mmMekitty 2023-11-25T11:21:23Z