https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-va-overmedicating <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have been taking my prescriptions, attending follow-ups, and so on. For the last year it has seemed as though my symptoms where worsening. I looked up the meds I was prescribed. With almost no exception, the cocktail of pills the VA where shipping me monthly had side effects that where known to worsen what I was being treated for. Has anyone else had similar experiences? Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:52:05 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-va-overmedicating <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have been taking my prescriptions, attending follow-ups, and so on. For the last year it has seemed as though my symptoms where worsening. I looked up the meds I was prescribed. With almost no exception, the cocktail of pills the VA where shipping me monthly had side effects that where known to worsen what I was being treated for. Has anyone else had similar experiences? SPC Nicholas Cureton Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:52:05 -0400 2016-03-16T10:52:05-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-va-overmedicating?n=1383614&urlhash=1383614 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They respond to what you tell them is the problem. If you feel that they are over medicating, don't take the pills, it is entirely in your hands. MCPO Roger Collins Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:57:46 -0400 2016-03-16T10:57:46-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-va-overmedicating?n=1383655&urlhash=1383655 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think they are, instead of fixing the problem, take a pill for this , take a pill for that..... SSG Audwin Scott Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:10:50 -0400 2016-03-16T11:10:50-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-va-overmedicating?n=1383710&urlhash=1383710 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes sometimes medications can cause the symptoms you are trying to relieve (ie. some anti-seizure meds can cause seizures if given too fast or at too high a dose). That is because every person is different and will react to meds differently. There are a lot of variables involved. LTC Paul Labrador Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:29:45 -0400 2016-03-16T11:29:45-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-va-overmedicating?n=1387092&urlhash=1387092 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Honestly, I think that the VA is overmedicated.. They are off in La La land !! PO3 Michael James Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:24:58 -0400 2016-03-17T21:24:58-04:00 2016-03-16T10:52:05-04:00