#duet with @Free Range Psychiatry #fyp Once a medication is FDA approved, the FDA has said that it’s safe and effective and there’s no need for a written informed consent. Unfortunately, many prescribers don’t even understand the risks or how the medications work so they can’t adequately explain risks to patients. People trust that their doctor wouldn’t prescribe something harmful. And the pharmacist should be going over risk, but by the time the patient gets to the pharmacy, the plan is already in place. Always advocate for yourself by asking about medication risks, side effects, and expected length of therapy. Consider your own health goals. Medications that alter nerve function lead to dependence and are often difficult fo get off of. Medication may be the right choice for you, but it remains your choice and should be an educated decision. Video edited for compliance. #drmarandaherring #pharmacistsoftiktok #medicationsideeffects #informedconsent #knowyourmedicine #advocateforyourself #educateyourself #askthepharmacist #fdaapproved #safeandeffective #fda #rems #fdarems #antipsychotics #antidepressants #withdrawal #dependence #apathy #sideeffectsmayinclude #medicationsideeffects #holistichealth #pharmacogenomics #psychobiotic #seroquel #clozapine #zyprexa #effexorwithdrawal #neurotransmitterregulation #chemicalimbalanceisreal #artvsscience #itsaguessinggame #riskvsbenefit #diabetes #weightgain #movementproblems #tics #eps #nonreversible #serioussideeffects #medicationguide #patientadvocate #holistichealth