Bitter pill to swallow…

I am literally giving you some bitter pills to swallow

Please know that my advice to you does not ring hollow

These medications are designed to work for your condition

And I have prescribed them countless times as a physician

It is unnerving to get a new ailment diagnosed, I understand

But diagnosis and treatment do go hand in hand

While there are lifestyle changes needed for sure

With a few pills adequate treatment of your condition we can ensure

You’ve never been on pills, this is overwhelming for you

But know that without medications, you can feel worse too

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I suspect you have read about practices unscrupulous

The internet is full of such reports, they make you nervous

You wonder if there is an ulterior motive

In my recommending these pills, but I am just trying to give

The best possible treatment to you, supported by medical guidelines

I can recommend you trusted references to check out online

But I am afraid a random web search might be misleading

There is a lot of misinformation out there that you could be reading..

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I know I have to channel the art of persuasion

To not come across as overbearing but still make a strong recommendation

Unfortunately I know what you may not at this moment realize

Serious consequences can occur (though I am not trying to catastrophize)

If you are not started on medications soon enough

That would place both of us in a spot tough

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We do not practice paternalistic medicine, therefore

I cannot compel you to take pills any more

I hope you shall get over your initial hesitation

And start taking your prescribed medication