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Not a few people take various treatments, including medicines to lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. A huge amount of drugs go into our stomachs every day. US health portal ‘Thehealthy’ pointed out ’10 dangerous medication mistakes that need to be corrected’.
1. Taking medicine without reading the label
There are not a few people who frequently go to the pharmacy to buy painkillers and other medicines (over-the-counter medicines). We tend to downplay the side effects of over-the-counter medications. There are not a few cases of abuse of drugs such as various laxatives and stomach acid blockers, or harm caused by interactions with other drugs you are taking. It is very important to carefully read the label corresponding to the ‘instruction for use’ of the drug.
2. Taking benzodiazepines even if you have heartburn
Studies have shown that people who take benzodiazepines to sleep have a 50% higher risk of experiencing heartburn at night than those who do not. Benzodiazepines are used for insomnia, anxiety disorders, and seizures, and have several trade names. Studies have shown that this drug loosens the lower esophageal sphincter, a muscle ring that keeps stomach acid at a certain level. Excessive stomach acid can cause heartburn.
3. Take an antidiarrheal when you have a fever
People with fever, bloody stools, or sticky mucus should not take antidiarrheal (diarrhea medication). This is a sign of an infection and you should see a doctor for treatment.
4. Sudden discontinuation of anti-anxiety medication
Taking anti-anxiety medications for a long time and then suddenly stopping them can cause serious harm. There is a high risk of developing very serious complications such as seizures. Dosage should be gradually reduced.
5. Using old antibiotics for new infections
The old prescription is for the symptoms at the time. Antibiotics depend on the type of infection. Taking the wrong antibiotic can be ineffective and breed antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Even if you use the medicine next time, you may not see such a therapeutic effect.
6. Take calcium supplements on an empty stomach
Calcium is an ingredient in most supplements and is bound to carbonate. The stomach needs a lot of hydrochloric acid to break down calcium carbonate. Supplements should always be taken following meals and snacks. Eating food helps the stomach make hydrochloric acid.
7. Abruptly stopping the use of prescribed eczema medicine, etc.
To be effective, eczema medications must be used exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Studies have shown that regarding 65% of parents stop applying skin ointments to children with eczema within three days of being prescribed them. You can’t judge and stop at your own discretion.
8. Arbitrarily Diagnosing Itchiness as a Yeast Infection
Itching and discharge may or may not be caused by a yeast infection. According to the study, 95 women diagnosed themselves with a yeast infection, but only regarding a third of them actually had a yeast infection. The remaining two-thirds had various vaginal infections. You need to go to the hospital and get an accurate diagnosis.
9. Taking other people’s prescription drugs recklessly
Some people blindly take aspirin prescribed by others, such as family members and friends. Aspirin should not be taken recklessly as it can cause stomach bleeding as a side effect. Doctors generally only prescribe aspirin to people who are at high risk of stroke or heart attack.
In addition, patients with depression, anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder are sometimes prescribed medication for schizophrenia. These patients have to take antidepressants, etc., and only when they do not work, use schizophrenia medication as a last resort. If you find out that schizophrenia medication has been prescribed while preparing medicine, you should check with your doctor.
