Switching medications

Questions to ask your prescriber, not a plan to do it yourself

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Changing medication is a decision for you and your prescriber together. This page is a list of questions to ask them, so you go in prepared. It contains no dosing instructions and is not medical advice. Never start, stop, or change a medication on your own.

Questions to ask before a switch

"Why are we changing, and what are we hoping improves?"

"How exactly do I transition? Taper, overlap, or stop and start?"

"What's the timeline, and when will we know if it's working?"

"What side effects are normal at first, and which mean I should call you?"

"Is there anything I should avoid during the change?"

"How do I reach you if something feels wrong?"

Track the transition

Use the medication & how-you-feel log during the switch and bring it to your follow-up.

Date	What I took	How I felt	Questions for prescriber

When to call right away

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Anything frightening, severe mood changes, physical symptoms, or a reaction that worries you, contact your prescriber or seek urgent care immediately. Don't wait. This page is for planning conversations, not emergencies.

Haze to Health is not a medical or mental-health provider. We do not diagnose, treat, or prescribe. This is educational and organizational information only, not medical, legal, or psychological advice. Only a licensed professional can evaluate or diagnose ADHD or any other condition.

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