Drug Side Effects
There are serious health risks related to abuse of
prescription drugs. A single large dose of prescription or over-the-counter
painkillers or depressants can cause breathing difficulty that can lead to
death. Stimulant abuse can lead to hostility or paranoia, or the potential for
heart system failure or fatal seizures. Even in small doses, depressants and
painkillers have subtle effects on motor skills, judgment, and ability to learn.
There is no denying that
prescription medicines are life-saving sometimes when used to treat an illness
or an injury. They are to be carefully used as per the doctor’s instructions or other healthcare
experts. The same drugs when abused or misused can cause danger to your life.
This is applicable even when prescription medicines are misused
unintentionally. For instance, if you happen to take over dosage of a
prescribed medicine accidently, the effects will be quite different than what
you had imagined.
Side effects can occur
when commencing, decreasing/increasing dosages, or ending a drug or medication
regimen. Side effects may also lead to non-compliance with prescribed treatment. When side effects of a drug or
medication are severe, the dosage may be adjusted or a second medication may be
prescribed. Lifestyle or dietary changes may also help to minimize side
effects.
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