Medication
When a prescription costs more than you have
Skipping doses quietly is the most expensive way to save money. Here is what to say instead, and to whom.
Practical reading, written by the care team.
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Your weight went up two pounds overnight. You did not gain two pounds of fat.
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The night before shows up in your morning numbers
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Medication
Questions worth asking about your prescriptions
Timing, side effects and what to do when you miss a dose.