Table 10 Medications that patients do not want changed. Reason
Number of patients (n = 24) | Percentage(%) | |
|---|---|---|
Because I have been taking it for a long time now | 12 | 50.0 |
Because the medication improves the symptoms | 9 | 37.5 |
Because I feel like if I don’t take the medicine, my illness will get worse | 6 | 25.0 |
Because the medication makes me feel safe | 8 | 33.3 |
It’s medication prescribed by a doctor I trust | 7 | 29.2 |
Because it’s hard to tell the doctor I want a change | 1 | 4.2 |