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April 7, 2008, 3:40 am
Flag as Inappropriate rjames
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Complications
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I saw this one documentary about treating AIDS. The patient is taking dozens of medications to maintain his life. This is because each drug has a complication in his body. Something like one drug is for his kidneys but that will affect the liver, so he needs another drug to protect the liver but this also has another complication.
My question is, are normal drugs that we use have complications too even taking on appropriate dosage?
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April 7, 2008, 7:32 am
Flag as Inappropriate skatss says...
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I recently saw a documentary on people who took up running and one man was celebrating his tenth anniversary after being diagnosed with AIDS. I am so thrilled that there are more and more people out there doing well so long after diagnosis. I remember all too well all the people who had passed quickly who never had a hope.
Even with all the side effects, it's wonderful that there are drugs that can help slow down AIDS.
Most drugs have some sort of complication, if only constipation or stomach upset.
When you get your prescription from the pharmacist you should also get an insert that comes from the manufacturer that states all the side effects that you COULD get from taking the medication. If you don't get that insert you have every right to ask your pharmacist for it or to ask about the complications and how you should take the drug in order to make sure you don't run into trouble.
And when you buy over the counter drugs, look at the insert there or the box and it has to tell you if taking the drug can give you complications. It also tells you the safest way to take the drug to keep you healthy.
And since you're on the computer anyway, make certain to look up every drug or medication you take into your body or use on your skin to see if it's safe to use.
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April 7, 2008, 10:35 am
Flag as Inappropriate Tammy66 says...
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Most people won't experience too many side effects from OTC medications when used according to the directions. Where the problems often lie with OTC meds is that people often do not dose correctly or they fail to take into account other meds they may be taking. Taking multiple OTC meds without checking for interactions can be very dangerous.
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April 7, 2008, 11:25 am
Flag as Inappropriate MSeal says...
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People unknowingly taking interactive medications has become a major problem. Just look at Heath Ledger. Our society is becoming so medicated we can't keep up with the tons of medications we are prescribed.
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April 7, 2008, 3:58 pm
Flag as Inappropriate KaraW says...
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A resounding YES. Drugs can interact with each other, individual body chemistry can effect efficacy, and doctors can make mistakes and oversights. I am very careful and limiting of the drugs I take and I make sure to thoroughly discuss them with my HCP. And I let them know any and all herbal supplements I am taking.
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April 8, 2008, 12:43 pm
Flag as Inappropriate jazzycatzz says...
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Communication is key. It seems that all drugs should be avoided unless absolutely needed, but if they are, thrn you should be very proactive with pharmacists, doctors, and all other health care professionals.
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