The Decision to Start Medication - A Doctor's Perspective

In this episode, I break down one of the most common questions I get: When should I start taking meds?

For many people in their 30s and 40s, the first prescription can feel like crossing a line — a sign of aging or of something being "wrong." But the reality is more nuanced. Sometimes medication can be life-saving and preventive. Other times, lifestyle changes may be just as powerful, if not more.

I'll walk you through how I approach this decision as a physician: looking at risk, long-term outcomes, side effects, and whether there's a real opportunity to prevent disease through other means. My goal is to give you a clearer framework to make these decisions with confidence.

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