How To Decide Whether To Take A Drug

A list to help you decide your personal preferences to consider when deciding whether to take a drug.

Choosing the medication that best fits my lifestyle may lead to greater compliance.

If the drugs in question reach the level to be considered to be a treatment for your underlying health condition(s), see: Choosing A Treatment.

If the drug relates to a symptom, consider the part(s) of your life that it may affect. Weigh the effect on that part of your life against the potential benefit of the drug.