Prescriptions

[MallyJ]

Is it normal practise for doctors to change a persons prescription without actually seeing the patient or even ringing them to explain? To explain I am taking 4 types of tablet and have been for a while, ramipril which has disappeared from my prescription and bisoprolol which has shrunk from 10 to 5 mg ...the other 2 remain the same. I will be asking what is happening tomorrow / Tuesday but would like to know if this is common practise.

[William51]

Our doctors are the experts and know when to increase or lessen the prescriptions. This is normal because they change the dosage to help us get off things when we do not still need them.

[Mamyalynne]

That's fine William but I don't think you can see a long standing medication simply fall off your prescription without a simple query to discover why.

It could be an oversight.

[MallyJ]

Thank you for all your replies yesterday.....very helpful... an update if anyone is interested...firstly the ramipril disappearing was a mistake by those that do the prescriptions at the doctors so that is all sorted and the bisoprolol (amount halved)was an order from the hospital where I had a pace maker fitted a few weeks ago so all is sorted now. Again thank you for your responses

[woofgang]

william....that is not great advice. Doctors, even sqad, are human and make mistakes, as do their staff. Its safest to check for discrepancies and not just take on trust.

[Sqad]

I am interested lol.
Particularly in reducing your BP tablets without monitoring them......thought it was odd.
Wise move to reduce your Betablockers as you have a pacemaker fitted.
I can sleep at night now.
Feedback much appreciated which is more than I could say for many ABers.

[MallyJ]

Squad .... I really hate not knowing the end to a story so will always end my stories! Thank you again...it is great to have people who know the answer and can give advice to hand...... now where do you live? Can I pop round for a quick consultation??? !!!!!!!

[Sqad]

Mally.....you can pop round for a " quicky" anytime.

[MallyJ]

Ooo Squad ...........not sure my deseased heart would stand the excitement......will consult with the surgeon...who is aged about 12..!!

[gness]

Just remember to take plenty blood pressure tablets with you when you visit Sqad, Mally....you'll be fine. ;-)

[MallyJ]

Oh gness......how do you know???

[Mamyalynne]

Glad it's all sorted out Mally.

[gness]

My lips are sealed, Mally! :-)

[MallyJ]

Thanks Mamyalynne