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Is it ok to not take my medications for my disability if they make me feel drowsy?
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Call your DR: Do not discontinue any medication without asking your doctor.If you have side effects call your doctor now !
Answered 5/19/2015
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Depends: Talk to your prescribing dr. There may be a better dose or a better medication for you. It might end up being important to take it and find ways to cope with the drowsiness-don't just stop it.
Answered 1/16/2014
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