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Understanding Medications: What's the difference between tolerated and accepted?

5 min read
According to the American Heart Association, patients don't take their medications as prescribed approximately half the time, often due to issues beyond a drug's efficacy. Understanding what's the difference between tolerated and accepted is crucial for grasping why patients might stop a treatment, even if they can technically endure its side effects.