Medicines that are dispensed without a prescription certainly make life a lot easier for us. Do not run to the doctor and sit in the line of the clinic because of a cold or headache. However, despite the fact that these medicines have firmly entered our life, they are far from as safe as it seems at first glance, especially in combination with other drugs. And some of them are capable of causing addiction in long-term admission.
Paracetamol (aka "Akamol", "Paramol", "Dexamol") is a drug used to reduce temperature and relieve pain. This is one of the most popular drugs, however, it is also one of the most toxic. If the dosage is incorrect, it can lead to serious damage to the liver, up to its failure and the need for transplantation.
Many people take "Dexamol-Cold" for colds and "Akamol" for lowering the temperature, not realizing that they are actually just taking a double dose of paracetamol. Long-term use of this drug can paradoxically cause headaches, as well as lead the patient to depend on pain medication.
Sprays and drops from the common cold, such as "Otrivin", "Alarin", "Sinaf" and the like, are addictive, and they can not be used for more than five days in a row. Moreover, as in the case of paracetamol, prolonged use of drops and sprays paradoxically causes a chronic runny nose, and requires a long, phased elimination of addiction. With the instillation of salt water in the nose as a replacement and the use of other drugs.
Tablets from the common cold like Dexamol-Cold, Akamol-zinun, Dexamo-Sinus, Sinuped and others containing an active substance called pseudoephedrine, narrow the blood vessels and provoke an increase in blood pressure. In addition, pseudoephedrine interferes with the work of insulin, and is therefore dangerous for diabetics. They can also cause insomnia, and they should not be taken in the evening.
Ibuprofen, also known as "Nurofen", "Advil" and "Adex", is considered a drug quite innocent, but it also has side effects. Non-compliance with dosages can severely damage the kidneys, up to the point that the patient may need dialysis. With prolonged use, it can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, therefore it is not recommended for people with ulcer and gastrointestinal infections, as well as patients taking medications for blood thinning and coagulation problems. In addition, ibuprofen reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs and, therefore, it is important to consult a doctor before taking.
Diperone, better known as optalgin or analgin, is considered a strong remedy for pain. But despite its high efficiency, it was still banned in the US and some European countries in the 1970s. The reason: the drug can harm the bone marrow - the human "factory" for producing blood cells, can cause a deficit of white blood cells, that is, significantly weaken the immune system. In some cases, even with a small dosage, it can provoke the destruction of white blood cells, cause seizures and death. Dangerous for people suffering from the lack of an enzyme G6PD.
Aspirin, naxin and voltaren - drugs that can cause significant harm to the stomach. May cause gastrointestinal bleeding, cause an ulcer. Aspirin does not work well with a large number of drugs. Anoxic noxin and voltaren can cause severe pain in the abdomen even after taking just one tablet. Not recommended for patients with ulcer and heartburn. And they can not be taken for more than a week without consulting a doctor.
Omega-3 - it turns out, vitamins can also be harmful to health, and cause side effects. Especially in combination with other drugs. In recent years, Omega-3 has become very popular because of the positive effects on the heart and blood vessels, and even on the mood. But this drug dilutes the blood, and in combination with other drugs that dilute the blood, it can provoke spontaneous bleeding.
In the event that a person undergoes surgery, it is necessary to stop taking Omega-3 at least three days before admission to avoid bleeding on the surgeon's desk.
In order to protect yourself from unwanted side effects of medications, you should carefully read the insert, where it is written, how to take them correctly. It is worth buying medicines only in those places where there is a pharmacist who can answer your questions. It is necessary to strictly comply with the dosage and other instructions for taking medication, and if you have any doubts, contact your doctor.
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