A Harvard University report has advised that according to the European Commission, about 328,000 patients in the U.S. and Europe die from p...
A Harvard University report has advised that according to the European Commission, about 328,000 patients in the U.S. and Europe die from prescription drugs each year – making prescription drugs the 4th highest cause of death, on a par with stroke
Many people take drugs by OTC.
OTC is Over-The-Counter (OTC) & heavily used in India.
You just go to medical store, share your symptoms, medical store guy will advice you like a "DOCTOR" & gives you medicine. A Real doctor sitting inside hospital never comes in the picture :)
Here are some of the most risky OTC drugs
Sleeping Pills
The use of sleeping pills has been associated with an increased risk factor for stroke.
Cholesterol Pills
Drugs that are meant to control your cholesterol levels may also be damaging your liver.
Blood Pressure Pills
It manages hypertension. The most common ones linked are bipedal edema, chest pain, hypersensitivity, and difficulty of breathing.
Diabetes Pills
Another class of drugs to watch out for are those prescribed to manage high blood sugar, a characteristic symptom of diabetes. Liver damage has been linked to metformin use. Liver damage can manifest as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) and discoloration of the urine and stool. Further liver damage can cause uncontrollable bleeding and insufficient clearing of toxins from the blood.
Always be careful before taking medicine from medical store without doctor's advice.
Many people take drugs by OTC.
OTC is Over-The-Counter (OTC) & heavily used in India.
You just go to medical store, share your symptoms, medical store guy will advice you like a "DOCTOR" & gives you medicine. A Real doctor sitting inside hospital never comes in the picture :)
Here are some of the most risky OTC drugs
Sleeping Pills
The use of sleeping pills has been associated with an increased risk factor for stroke.
Cholesterol Pills
Drugs that are meant to control your cholesterol levels may also be damaging your liver.
Blood Pressure Pills
It manages hypertension. The most common ones linked are bipedal edema, chest pain, hypersensitivity, and difficulty of breathing.
Diabetes Pills
Another class of drugs to watch out for are those prescribed to manage high blood sugar, a characteristic symptom of diabetes. Liver damage has been linked to metformin use. Liver damage can manifest as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) and discoloration of the urine and stool. Further liver damage can cause uncontrollable bleeding and insufficient clearing of toxins from the blood.
Always be careful before taking medicine from medical store without doctor's advice.
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