Measuring the Influence of Side Effect Expectations, Beliefs, and Incident Side Effects on the Risk for Drug Discontinuation Among Individuals Starting New Medications, a Cross-sectional Study.

David F BlackburnShenzhen YaoJeff G TaylorQais Alefan Lisa M Lix Dean T EurichNiteesh K Choudhry

Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2024)

Expectations for side effects may be a previously unrecognized but important marker of the probability to persist with treatment. A high percentage of new medication users appeared unprepared for the possibility of side effects from their new medication making them less resilient if side effects occur.

Keyphrases

adverse drug
healthcare
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
emergency department
combination therapy
drug induced