Intentional Reasons for non-adherence

Question 1

Didn’t think it was working

Answer 1

causes patient to lose interest in taking the medication, therefore possibly making the condition worse

Question 2

Didn’t like the side effects

Answer 2

The patient may feel that the medication is causing certain issues that are worse than the original condition therefore has stopped taking it.

Question 3

They feel better

Answer 3

The patient feels as if they are better therefore do not finish the course of medication. This is dangerous especially when it involves antibiotics.