10/01/2026
โDe-prescribingโ can sound like simply stopping medications, but itโs more nuanced than that.
Itโs part of thoughtful medication management and involves looking at whether a medication is still the right fit for your health today.
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Medications can be helpful for years, but their role can change over time.
De-prescribing is a planned, clinical process of reconsidering whether a medication should be continued, adjusted, reduced, or stopped based on its current benefits and risks.
Itโs not something to do on your own.
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A medication can make perfect sense when itโs first prescribed and become less appropriate later.
Changes in your health, symptoms, other medications, risk factors, or goals can all be reasons to revisit your medication plan.
Regular medication reviews help keep your treatment aligned with where your health is today.
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A medication review looks beyond simply asking, โCan we stop this?โ
It considers why the medication was prescribed, whether itโs still helping, potential side effects or interactions, the current dose, and how it fits into your overall care.
The goal isnโt fewer medications. Itโs making sure each medication has a purpose.
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De-prescribing doesnโt always mean stopping a medication.
It may involve continuing the medication, changing the dose, switching medications, gradually reducing it, or stopping it when appropriate.
Some medications need to be tapered carefully, which is why medication changes should be guided by an appropriate healthcare provider.
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Your medication list can change over time - but itโs easy for older prescriptions to simply become part of the routine.
A medication review is an opportunity to step back and ask whether your current medications still make sense for your health, goals, and circumstances.
At The Longevity Lab, our Nurse Practitioner can help you understand your medications and make informed decisions about your care.
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