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Medication Adherence: Are You Taking Your Pills Seriously?

why people might show medication non-adherence There are many reasons why people fail to consume medicines in the prescribed manner. Sometimes the reasons could be unintentional like forgetting a dose or taking the dose at the wrong time. Other times, the cause could be shaped by many factors including personal experiences, societal and economic. Here are a few reasons why people falter at taking medicines in the correct way- Lack of trust in the doctor and strong personal preference Fear of the side effects associated with the drug Not accepting that they might be in need of medication for a condition Stopping medications when the symptoms subside Forgetfulness or conditions that might cause memory difficulties like dementia or Alzheimer's. Self-medication Lack of consistent medical care Certain cultural and religious beliefs that might interfere Expensive treatment and other economic constraints Preference for home remedies and traditional medicine Lack of good doctor-patient bo...