Have you ever wondered why sometimes the
medication turned out to be worse than the pain? Nowadays, many people around
the world are being afflicted by the side effects of some medications they
consider safe.
The reason why people are still taking in those pills and
medications is because they have decided to trust in the distinct companies
that produce them. However, some of them really do have some side effects on
the patients. Let’s take a look at these six medications that outstand in this
aspect.
Actos
– a diabetes drug causing more trouble than the same diabetes
Actos is a drug used by type 2 diabetes
sufferers. It is manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals which is the biggest
pharmaceutical company based in Japan. These pills have received FDA approval
in 1999, and it has been making a lot of money for the company since then. Yet, long-term use of this drug has been
linked to serious health problems in patients, leading the company to serious
lawsuits too. (LINK1)
If you take your time and go to a website
referred to this medicine because somebody once told you it really worked, you
might get amazed at the incredibly long list of side-effects that you might
endure if you are a diabetic. A lot of doctors have already quit prescribing
this pill as it has been proven to even cause cancer. What is worse, the intake
of this medication is also associated to heart failure and liquid.
Diabetics can’t eat sugar but if they are on
Actos, they probably should take some sweet snacks in the bag or under sleeve
just in case Actos leads diabetics to have those “sugars” low. If you are a
woman and you are diabetic, these pills also have the ability to make you
ovulate over and over again. So, take this chance to become a mother if you
aren’t but also beware of bladder cancer as it was the latest Actos’ famous
trend. (LINK2)
2.
Paracetamol-
When you want to kill the pain, with some terrible side-effects in return
Paracetamol in many places in the world is
considered a very cheap painkiller. It is a very common pill in South America,
therefore people tend to always pop it whenever they have a headache or for
almost everything. This is because it has been unthinkable to say the pill is
not safe or effective. Nevertheless, using this drug for everything in a
continuous way can bring about some side-effects that may change your doctor’s
mind about prescribing this pill again.(LINK 3)
As explained above, Paracetamol is regularly
sold like hot cakes, meaning people pop it on a regular basis to alleviate any
pain, hence many house owners have it in the pantry. But think twice before
using. It has been proven that Paracetamol may be the culprit for kidney
failure and problems in your liver. Oh yes, beers are not the only culprit, so
if you are such a boozer and like making up excuses for your cirrhosis, you may
find one in the pill.
In addition to that, the magazine Annals of the
Rheumatic diseases issued an article in which states that poppers who usually
take Paracetamol are likely to die unexpectedly of a heart attack. (LINK4)
Imagine taking a shower and then death comes to
you because you overlooked what you read in this article. It would not be fun.
Thus, I think it’s time to take down a notch a little with the Paracetamol
intake for your constant hang-over…or cephalalgia.
3.
Laxatives,
the solution but just for a while
As we already know, laxatives are medications
prescribed for constipation. What many people don’t know is that there are
several kinds of laxative, that is, when suffering from constipation due to an
extra large pizza you binged on with your friends, it is never advisable to
turn to the first laxative you see in the first aid kit at home. Laxatives can
be artificial or natural, can be weed, plants and even fruits like bananas or
papayas. Either way, if taken excessively, they can take a toll.
Who would’ve thunk it? You’ve just come from
quite a dinner party and when you want to go to the toilet, you can’t do number
two because all the food you indulged in last night are there in your
bowels. Then you call a friend named
laxative who always lends you a hand. But it shouldn’t be like this way all the
time. According to some researches, laxatives can cause several knock-on
effects such as pain at the moment of making water, shortness of breath,
difficulty in swallowing, and irregular heartbeats.(LINK 5)
Incredibly, the first thing that cross people’s
mind when they are constipated is the use of this medication. And they exceed
the limit of 10 days of intake that doctors recommend as regards laxatives.
Laxatives can lead to chronic constipation. So, if you are one of those who
overuse this drug, don’t complain then when “Mr. Stool” doesn’t wanna go to the
pool.(LINK6)
4.
Anxiety
medication – that can distress you more till you climb a tree
Defining anxiety medication can be redundant or
too much school-like but it’s not a bad idea anyway. Especially when there are
many people who have become such pill-poppers
and real fans of these pills due to the effects they cause. Anxiety
pills are drugs that help reducing stress and anxiety. In the world, these
medications are divided into two branches, those which are pharmacological and
those which aren’t. We are going to address the side effects of the pharmacological
ones because people tend to fall in love with these drugs faster.
First off, it is important to admit it is
extremely evident that some believe they can take this medicine for good. You
can’t do this. Why? It’s easy to explain. If you pop anxiety pills on a minute,
second, or daily basis, let me tell you you’re spoiling your body creating
dependence over time. Other side effects in the pack include stomach upsets,
blurry vision, weight loss or weight gain (if you want to keep trim, don’t try
this; try burgers), insomnia (a nice opportunity to become a night owl) and
suicidal thoughts (well, no comments here).(LINK 7)
Well, another effect not to be left out is
erectile dysfunction. It’s not death but almost.(LINK8)
5.
Sleeping
tablets – that can make you sleep for ever
Too anxious to go to bed?. Did you have a bad
hair day as to concentrate for a shut-eye? Sleeping pills have been used for
this purpose since day one. They are drugs that go directly and have an effect
on our nervous system making us drop off at work, or go to bed like a little
baby at night after a stressful day. They put us in off-mode by slowing up our
nervous system and standing in for the GABA receptors. They have been proven to
be always on top but again, don’t get hooked otherwise you will not be able to
count the cows jumping in the clouds at night.
One of the most remarkable side effects is more
insomnia. Yes, despite this drug is widely prescribed to occasional insomnia
sufferers, abusing these pills can result in more insomnia. The other side
effect to point out is the dependence. This will probably make you
procrastinate many things and skip classes or work because you are “sleeping
on” your problems or maybe counting the endless number of cows jumping the
clouds. Other than the mentioned effects, aggressiveness may also say present
as well as hallucinations, psychosis and nightmares. Yes, this time, the cows
may disappear sometimes, and your mother may show up in your dreams, ordering
you to do the dishes.(LINK9)
Ah, I almost forgot it! Don’t ever combine this
pill with another medication! This is not alcohol! Consequences could be really
hard on you. If you consider the drug is not kicking in properly, try reading a
book, watching the ceiling or the paint dry!
6.
Supplements
and vitamins- doing people a bad turn
No matter if you are a gym-goer or not,
nowadays the fad of taking supplements and vitamins has turned into a hobby for
many. People just don’t care about doing their own research on the components
that these manufactured products have. Needless to say the chemistry of some of
them is admirably natural but others are actually drugs as such. We should tend
to lean towards the natural way to obtain vitamins for our body but most of us
are stiff-necked.
The point that concerns doctors and scientists
here is the amount of “artificial powers” that make up these tablets. They are
not natural at all and this is troubling since it is causing heart diseases and
heart attacks to people. As per Paul Offit’s expertise, not even the oil fish
pill, which was once the magic protector against cardiac arrests and heart
diseases, is not indeed so reliable. He states there’s no such evidence, or at
least factual or provable evidence that fish oil protects people from a
cardiovascular disease or heart attack.(LINK10) In case you are already a
grown-up, forget about this miracle. Going for a walk with your little dog
looking for a place to make pee sounds better and can be more beneficial for
your heart.
Another doctor from Consumer Reports weighed in
and stated:
“Supplements aren’t altogether safe. People are
always prone to believe they are natural but that’s false”.
It seems that in this new era, the
more artificial it is, the better it is. What is the intention? Turning into
drones? I don’t know. But consumers should always account for the possible
risks of rely too much on these products.(LINK 11)
LINK 1---https://www.drugwatch.com/dangerous-drugs.php
LINK2---https://www.drugwatch.com/actos/
LINK3---http://www.elconfidencial.com/alma-corazon-vida/2015-05-27/el-paracetamol-puede-ser-en-realidad-un-medicamento-muy-peligroso_854527/
LINK4---https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/may/25/does-paracetamol-do-you-more-harm-than-good
LINK5---http://www.lasaludes.com/los-laxantes-peligrosos-reglas-simples-para-elegir-laxantes-seguros-y-aliviar-el-estrenimiento-naturalmente/
LINK6---http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/laxatives-for-constipation-using-them-safely
LINK7---http://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/drugs/side-effects
LINK8---http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20306999,00.html
LINK9---http://www.bekiasalud.com/articulos/pastillas-para-dormir-deberia-tomarlas/
LINK10---http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-16/hidden-dangers-of-vitamins-and-supplements-revealed/7412382
