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people have so many pills to take in the morning that there's hardly room for breakfast.
• It should be noted that the diagnoses of diabetes and congestive heart failure, for example, often require at least three medicines each. And people with multiple problems may need a lot of medicines, despite the best intentions of a skilled and conservative clinician. This is a very complex issue, which requires interaction from the patient and the best judgment from the doctor.
• That being said, poly-pharmacy can result in problems and unnecessary expense. Be aware, and please talk to your doctor about this issue. Remember, too many spices can spoil the soup.