Menopausal Medication: Tips for Users
Anyone who uses any sort of pre or post menopausal medication is going to need to be aware of a few things. Of course if you are taking menopausal medications you want them to work as effectively as possible, and for this to happen, there are a few things you are going to need to make sure that you do.
Choose the Right Medication
First and foremost, you need to make sure that you choose the right menopausal medications for you. Everyone is different, so never think that just because one specific medication may have worked for someone you know that it will do the same for you. You can talk to your doctor more about this and they will be able to offer some advice and help you make the best decision in terms of which will be right for you.
Follow Dosage Instructions
If you are on menopausal medications, it is vital that you follow the dosage instructions as given by your doctor. They are the professionals here, and you need to listen to their advice. Never think that by taking more you will get more relief of your symptoms, because this is not true at all and in fact can have a backwards effect.
If you do miss a dose, do not double your dose next time but instead just stick to the regular dosage pattern. Taking double the amount at one time can be very dangerous for your health and, depending on the menopausal medications that you are on, even fatal.
Stay on the Meds
Another very important tip for people on menopausal medications is to stick to it and continue taking the medication, even if they do not think it is working. Most medications take about four weeks, sometimes even more, to offer the patient full results, so do not give up right away.
As well, you may experience some unfavorable side effects as a result of taking the medication, which will generally continue for the first couple of weeks, but again these are only temporary and will go away over time.
It is really all a matter of weighing out the pros and cons and determining whether it is worth it to stay on the medication. More often than not the answer is yes, but if you do find that you are having too much trouble or just don't think that the medication is right for you, get in to see your doctor and never just stop taking your medication abruptly.
