Why Medication Reviews Become More Important as You Age
Medication Management with Board Certified Internist Nathaniel Kwok, M.D.
As we age, healthcare can become more complicated. You may see a cardiologist, endocrinologist, orthopedist, neurologist, or other specialists—each prescribing medications for a specific condition. But who is looking at the whole picture?
That is an important role of your Internal Medicine primary care physician.
One Physician Who Understands Your Complete Health Picture
When multiple specialists are involved in your care, medications can add up quickly. Nathaniel D. Kwok, M.D. can review your complete medication list alongside your medical history, laboratory results, health conditions, and recommendations from your specialists.
A medication review can help identify potential drug interactions, duplicate medications, side effects, unnecessary medications, or prescriptions that may need to be adjusted as your health changes.
Your Medications May Need to Change as You Age
The way your body responds to medications can change over time. Kidney and liver function, weight, blood pressure, new medical conditions, and additional prescriptions can all affect how medications work.
That is why a medication that was appropriate several years ago may deserve another look today.
And don’t forget to discuss vitamins, supplements, sleep aids, and over-the-counter medications. These can also interact with prescription medications or affect certain medical conditions.
Coordinated Primary Care in Palm Beach Gardens
Having a trusted primary care physician becomes increasingly valuable when multiple specialists are involved in your healthcare. Dr. Nathaniel Kwok provides thoughtful, relationship-based Internal Medicine and primary care with an emphasis on prevention, communication, and coordinated care. The goal is simple: one physician who knows you, understands your complete health history, and helps you make sense of the many moving parts of your healthcare.
If you take multiple medications or see several specialists, consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Nathaniel Kwok in Palm Beach Gardens and bring your complete medication list with you.
